Cuscuta feeds on host autotrophic plants for nutrients.

True

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

False

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A True

Cuscuta is a heterotrophic plant. It has a yellow mesh like structure and is present over other green plants.

It feeds on the host autotrophic plants to obtain nutrients and ultimately kills the host plant.

This mode of nutrition is known as parasitic nutrition.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

(a) Cuscuta is an example of:

(i) autotroph

(ii) parasite

(iii) saprotroph

(iv) host

(b) The plant which traps and feeds on insects is:

(i) Cuscuta

(ii) china rose

(iii) pitcher plant

(iv) rose

Give a brief description about this things -

Autotrophic,Chlorophyll,Heterotrophs ,Host,Insectivorous,Nutrient,Nutrition,Parasite,Photosynthesis, Saprotrophs

Question 8 (b)
Tick the correct answer:
(b) The plant which traps and feeds on insects is:
(i) Cuscuta (ii) china rose (iv) pitcher plant (v) rose

Join BYJU'S Learning Program