 Ephiphytes are a non-parasitic type of plant and differ from parasitic organisms in that this type of plant only relies on its host for physical support and does not necessarily have a negative effect on the host plant.Amongst the array of "Myrmecodia" plants and myrmecolphilious epiphytes, a vast diversity exists with plants that all have similar evolutionary adaptions.Structures such as modified rhizomes, stems, and leaves, which have evolved to naturally produce systems of tunnels and caverns within its various modified organs.