Practicing Success
Cuscuta is an example of which type of population interaction? |
Mutualism Ectoparasite Endoparasite Amensalism |
Ectoparasite |
Parasites that feed on the external surface of the host organism are called ectoparasites. Cuscuta, a parasitic plant that is commonly found growing on hedge plants, has lost its chlorophyll and leaves in the course of evolution. It derives its nutrition from the host plant which it parasitises. |