Question

Some species of orchid plants do not perform photosynthesis. These flowering plants rely completely on soil fungi to give them nutrients. The soil fungi feed on decaying matter, and they will naturally feed on the orchid when the orchids die and decay. What type of relationship is this.

Answer 1

Mutualism

Step-by-step explanation:

The orchid that does not perform photosynthesis gains a benefit from the fungi, and the fungi gets a benefit from the orchid once it dies. This is an example of mutualism.

Answer 2

Mutually symbiotic relationship