Clarence Mayer

Biology

7 May, 16:45

Both mistletoe and Spanish moss live in many trees in Florida. However, mistletoe is considered a partial

parasite, whereas Spanish moss is commensal. They both survive quite well, but some of the trees they live

in do not. How are some of the trees affected by these plants?

a. The trees lined with Spanish moss cannot grow under moss

b. The trees lined with Spanish moss die quickly from being root-bound

c. The trees are disadvantaged because mistletoe robs them of nutrients.

d. The trees are healthier because mistletoe provides extra nutrients to the trees