Question

which of the following organisms is the most harmful to the tree it grows on? a. strangler fig b. orchid c. spanish moss d. none of the above please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Orchids and Spanish moss are epiphytes that usually do not harm the host tree. Strangler figs start as epiphytes but send roots down to the ground, eventually encircling and often killing the host tree.

Answer:

A. strangler fig