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Parachute mechanism of seed dispersal is seen in

a)

Poppy

b)

Helianthus

c)

Plumbago

d)

Lotus



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Parachute mechanism of seed dispersal is seen in

a)

Poppy

b)

Helianthus

c)

Plumbago

d)

Lotus

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

Parachute mechanism is method of dispersal of seeds by the parchute like pappus (calyx) which is the characteristic of family-Co0mpositae, ‘Pappus’ are the persistent sepals modified into hairy structures. In Helianthus (sunflower), Tagetes (marigold), Taraxacum, etc.

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