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 grow on trees but do not harm them. Strangler figs start as epiphytes but eventually grow around the host tree, constricting it and competing for resources, often leading to the death of the host tree.

Answer:

A. strangler fig