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Plants that grow over the branches of trees without contact with soil are

A

Epiphytes

B

Symbionts

C

Saprophytes

D

Parasite.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the type of plants that grow on the branches of trees without making contact with the soil. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: The options provided are: - Epiphytes - Symbionts - Saprophytes - Parasites 3. **Defining Each Option**: - **Epiphytes**: These are plants that grow on other plants (like trees) but do not harm them. They obtain moisture and nutrients from the air and debris around them. They are typically non-parasitic. - **Symbionts**: These are organisms that live in a symbiotic relationship where both parties benefit. This term is broader and not specific to plants growing on trees. - **Saprophytes**: These organisms feed on dead and decaying matter. They do not grow on living trees. - **Parasites**: These plants derive nutrients from a host plant, often harming it in the process. 4. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: Based on the definitions, epiphytes are the only type of plants that grow on trees without contact with the soil and do not harm the host tree. They rely on the tree primarily for support and sunlight, not for nutrients. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question is **epiphytes**. ---
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