Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 10
Question: Drosera catches insects by means of [BHU 1980]
Options:
A) Bladder
B) Pitcher
C) Tentacles secreting shining liquid
D) Adhesive disc
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Drosera is a herbaceous plant.
These long special hair are generally referred to as tentacles.
The glandular heads of the tentacles secrete sticky juice.
Insect is attracted by the sticky fluid and tries to sit on the leaf, it becomes entangled in the sticky fluid.
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