Keywords
Epiphyte, ecology, host-interactions
Disciplines
Biology | Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Mentor
Sarah E. Hamsher
Abstract
Epiphytes are non-parasitic, photosynthetic organisms that depend on other photosynthetic host organisms for support. Epiphytes can be found both in aquatic and terrestrial habitats. The interactions between epiphytes and their hosts can vary based on both their habitat and the features of individual hosts. This review explores the many facets of epiphyte research, including: the diversity of epiphytes in aquatic and terrestrial habitats; the effects of host-epiphyte interactions on the hosts; and the abiotic and biotic interactions that together determine epiphyte community composition.
ScholarWorks Citation
Inman-Carter, Kelsey, "An overview of the current research on epiphyte ecology" (2022). Honors Projects. 884.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/honorsprojects/884
