
Epiphytic Adaptations: Thriving Without Soil
In the dense canopies of tropical rainforests, certain plants have evolved to live without soil, attaching themselves to other plants for physical support. These are known as epiphytes, and they include species like orchids, bromeliads, and some ferns. Rather than parasitizing their hosts, epiphytes use them merely as a perch, deriving moisture and nutrients from…