| Which of the following is/are unique characteristics/characteristics of equatorial forests? |
| 1. Presence of tall closely set trees with crown forming a continuous canopy |
| 2. Coexistence of a large number of species |
| 3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes. Select the correct answer using the code given below |
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
An epiphyte is a plant that grows harmlessly upon another plant (such as a tree) and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and sometimes from debris accumulating around it. Epiphytes differ from parasites in that epiphytes grow on other plants for physical support and do not negatively affect the host.
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