Question

A tuft of hair developed as a crown in family

• A. Leguminosae
• B. Asclepiadaceae
• C. Apocynaceae
• D. Both (B) and (C)

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both (B) and (C)

A tuft of hair developed as a crown which is called as coma. It is modified form of persistent calyx. It aids the wind dispersal (anemochory) of the seeds. Seed dispersal is the essential part of the plant life cycle. If the seed get widely distributed in space then it is biologically advantageous. It is found in most of the members of the family Asclepiadaceae and Apocynaceae.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.