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Why would small plants attach themselves to the sides of large trees high above the ground
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Why would small plants attach themselves to the sides of large trees high above the ground

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Epiphytes grow on sides of tall trees in an attempt to be closer to the sunlight. They have no roots, and collect water and nutrients from the air. They begin their life in the canopy from seeds or spores transported there by birds or winds.
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