-
debris ac****ulating
around it. The
plants on
which epiphytes grow are
called phorophytes.
Epiphytes take part in
nutrient cycles and add to both the diversity...
- plants, the
epiphytes can
reach to the
light better or
where they can
avoid struggling for light. Many
mosses and
lichens are
epiphytes, as are approximately...
- to 15:
Phanerophytic stem succulents,
Phanerophytic epiphytes, and
Phanerophytic herbs.
Epiphytes were
originally included in the
phanerophytes (see above)...
- stem
diameter increased.
Around half of the
trees studied had
vascular epiphytes growing on them. Up to 85
individuals from 12
different species were found...
- as
epiphytes, but
eventually set
their own
roots and
overpower and kill
their host. Many orchids, bromeliads, ferns, and
mosses grow as
epiphytes. Among...
- the ground.
Strangler figs are
hemiepiphytic – they may
begin life as
epiphytes but
after making contact with the
ground they
encircle their host tree...
-
continuous tree canopy, moisture-dependent vegetation, the
presence of
epiphytes and
lianas and the
absence of wildfire.
Rainforests can be
generally classified...
-
silky parachute facilitate their spread. Most
Tillandsia species are
epiphytes –
which translates to 'upon a plant'. Some are aerophytes,
which have...
-
Common houseplants are
usually tropical or semi-tropical, and are
often epiphytes,
succulents or cacti.
Houseplants have care
requirements that
differ from...
-
commonly known as stoneworts.
Cyanobacteria have been
found growing as
epiphytes on the
surfaces of Chara,
where they may be
involved in
fixing nitrogen...
