Dispersal of fruits in Opium (poppy) occurs through shaking by wind by

Explosive mechanism

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Parachute mechanism

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Censer mechanism

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Jacular mechanism

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The correct option is A Censer mechanism
In the censer mechanism, seeds are removed from the matured fruits called capsules as the fruit is hanging down after dehiscence and easily shaken by the force of the wind. The seeds are discharged through small openings on the fruits called pores. Such type of seed dispersal occurs in poppy plant.

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