Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 457

Question: Dust seeds, flattened fruits, balloon fruits are ideal for the

Options:

A) Autochory

B) Anemochory

C) Hydrochory

D) Zoochory

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Dust seed are very small dry and light, e.g., 0.0001 mg in Orchis.

Flattening help the fruits to remain afloat in air, e.g., Dalbergia, Albizzia.

Balloon fruits are inflated, e.g., Cardiospermum, Colutea (balloon by persistent calyx).