Parasitic Plants: The Dependents
Students will investigate plants that obtain nutrients by living on or in other organisms, causing harm to their hosts.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between parasitic and symbiotic relationships in plants.
- Analyze the adaptations that allow parasitic plants to thrive.
- Predict the long-term impact of a parasitic plant infestation on a host plant.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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