What animal eats epiphytes?

Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants, but don't get their nutrients from the host plant. They get their nutrients from the air, rain, and sometimes from debris that collects around them.

While some animals might *occasionally* nibble on epiphytes, there aren't any animals that specialize in eating them. Here's why:

* Epiphytes are often small and scattered. It's not very efficient for an animal to spend time and energy searching for and eating these small plants.

* Epiphytes can be tough and fibrous. They often have adaptations to survive in harsh environments, making them difficult to digest.

* Most epiphytes aren't very nutritious. They often lack the proteins and carbohydrates that animals need.

Instead of eating epiphytes, many animals use them for other purposes:

* Shelter: Small animals, like lizards and insects, can hide in epiphytes.

* Nesting: Birds can build their nests in epiphytes.

* Food Source: Some animals eat insects that live in epiphytes.

So, while there isn't a specific animal that eats epiphytes, they play an important role in the ecosystem by providing shelter and habitat for many different creatures.