Mistletoe is a plant that grows in the branches of other trees. Mistletoe roots harm the host tree by penetrating the bark of the tree to steal water and nutrients. This is an example of

A. mutualism.
B. commensalism.
C. predation.
D. parasitism.
E. herbivory.


Answer: D. parasitism.

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