Question

Ectomycorrhiza is found in

• A. Several trees and shrubs of tropical areas
• B. Many vascular plants of tropical area
• C. Several trees and shrubs of temperate areas
• D. Small vascular plants

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Several trees and shrubs of temperate areas

C. Several trees and shrubs of temperate areas

Reason: An ectomycorrhiza is a form of a symbiotic relationship between fungi (mycobiont) and the roots of various plant species. Ectomycorrhizas form on the roots of around 2% of plant species usually woody plants, including species from the birch, myrtle, beech, willow, pine, etc. Most of them are shrubs and trees from the temperate zone.

So the correct option is C.