What Are Epiphytes

question 63

Multiple Choice

What are epiphytes?

• A)aerial vines common in tropical regions
• B)haustoria used for anchoring to host plants and obtaining xylem sap
• C)plants that live in poor soil and digest insects to obtain nitrogen
• D)plants that grow on other plants but do not obtain nutrients from their hosts

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Definitions:

Egocentrism

According to Piaget, the assumption that others view the world as one does oneself.

Stagnation

A state of inactivity or lack of progress, often leading to a lack of development or growth.

Climacteric Phase

A transitional stage in life, typically occurring in middle age, marked by a decline in reproductive hormones and associated with menopause in women.

Middle Adulthood

A stage of life, usually between the ages of 40 and 65, characterized by personal, professional, and family achievements and adjustments.