Organisms And Population Question 263

Question: Ephemerals are xerophytes that are [BHU 1990]

Options:

A) Drought enduring

B) Drought escaping

C) Drought resisting

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Ephemerals complete their life cycle in a very short period, evade dry season by disappearing, leaving their seeds.

They are referred as drought escapers or drought evaders.