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Question
Some orchids live on the branches of mango trees. Name the type of interaction that exists between the mango tree and the orchid.
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Solution
Commensalism.
Explanation:
Commensalism is defined as one species benefiting while the other remains unaffected. When a mango tree and an orchid connect, the orchid benefits because it receives assistance while the mango tree remains unharmed.
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