Question

question 18 (2.5 points)
many tropical ferns live on other plants without withdrawing nutrients from them. these ferns are said to be _.
epiphytes
bryophytes
parasites
pathogens
saprophytes

Explanation:

Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants but do not take nutrients from them. Bryophytes are non - vascular plants like mosses. Parasites take nutrients from the host. Pathogens cause diseases. Saprophytes feed on dead organic matter.

Answer:

epiphytes