n.附生植物；气生植物

The orchid is an epiphyte that grows on the branches of trees without harming them.
这株兰花是一种附生植物，它生长在树枝上而不伤害树木。
Epiphytes obtain their nutrients from the air and rainwater, relying little on the host plant.
附生植物主要从空气中和雨水获取养分，对宿主植物的依赖较小。
Many species of bromeliads are epiphytes commonly found in tropical rainforests.
许多种凤梨科植物是热带雨林中常见的附生植物。
The epiphytic ferns provide shade and shelter for smaller animals living in the forest canopy.
附生蕨类为生活在森林冠层的小动物提供了遮荫和庇护所。
Some epiphytes have specialized structures called pneumatophores to help them absorb oxygen from the air.
有些附生植物具有称为气生根的特殊结构，以帮助它们从空气中吸收氧气。
Orchids often serve as epiphytes in nature, but they can also be cultivated as houseplants.
在自然界中，兰花常常作为附生植物存在，但也可以被当作室内盆栽种植。
The epiphytic plants play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity in tropical ecosystems.
附生植物在维持热带生态系统生物多样性方面起着至关重要的作用。
The mistletoe is a type of parasitic epiphyte that extracts water and nutrients from its host tree.
松果菊是一种寄生性附生植物，能从宿主树中提取水分和营养物质。
Epiphytes are particularly abundant in the cloud forests of Central America, where moisture is abundant.
中美洲的云雾森林中附生植物特别丰富，因为那里湿度很大。
Researchers study epiphytes to understand how they adapt to unique environmental conditions and contribute to ecosystem functioning.
研究人员研究附生植物以了解它们如何适应独特环境条件，并为生态系统功能做出贡献。