Which among the following statements is/are correct?1. Epiphytes are c

1.	Which among the following statements is/are correct?1. Epiphytes are common in the Mediterranean forests.2. Epiphytes include ferns, orchids, mosses and lichens1. 1 only2. 2 only3. Both 1 and 24. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2 only The correct answer is 2 only. Epiphytes It is also called an air plant. It grows upon another plant or object merely for physical support. They derive nutrients from rainwater, air and from other sources. They are found on branches, leaves, trunk and other surfaces of plants. Epiphytes anchor themselves to a tree. However, do not obtain water or other nutrients directly from it. They are commonly found in rainforests, tropical and temperate regions. (statement 1 is not correct). They do not harm the host plant. Epiphytes can be categorised into: Holo-epiphyte: These plants complete its lifecycle on the host plant without coming on the ground, e.g. Orchids Hemi-epiphyte: These plants later in its life, reaches the ground. Its root develops and makes contact with the ground, e.g. Strangler fig Proto-epiphytes: They are dependent on the host to derive nourishment. They lack adaptive features except for aerial roots, e.g. Peperomia Examples- ferns, orchids, mosses and lichens (statement 2 is correct). Orchids are present as an epiphyte on a mango branch.

Which among the following statements is/are correct?1. Epiphytes are common in the Mediterranean forests.2. Epiphytes include ferns, orchids, mosses and lichens1. 1 only2. 2 only3. Both 1 and 24. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

Epiphytes
- It is also called an air plant.
- It grows upon another plant or object merely for physical support.
- They derive nutrients from rainwater, air and from other sources.
- They are found on branches, leaves, trunk and other surfaces of plants.
- Epiphytes anchor themselves to a tree. However, do not obtain water or other nutrients directly from it.
- They are commonly found in rainforests, tropical and temperate regions. (statement 1 is not correct).
They do not harm the host plant.
Epiphytes can be categorised into:
- Holo-epiphyte: These plants complete its lifecycle on the host plant without coming on the ground, e.g. Orchids
- Hemi-epiphyte: These plants later in its life, reaches the ground. Its root develops and makes contact with the ground, e.g. Strangler fig
- Proto-epiphytes: They are dependent on the host to derive nourishment. They lack adaptive features except for aerial roots, e.g. Peperomia
Examples- ferns, orchids, mosses and lichens (statement 2 is correct).
Orchids are present as an epiphyte on a mango branch.