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Feathery stigma is called
Feathery stigma is called
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The correct option is A Plumose
The stigma can be modified to attain different texture and shape. In grasses, wind pollination is common and so the stigma is modified to capture the wind-borne pollen grains. This modification makes the stigma feathery, which is also called the plumose stigma.A. Plumose is a feathery stigma.B. Spur is the beak-like outgrowth of the sepals, example, DelphiniumC. Stylopodium is the conical expansion at the base of the style, example, FennelD. Calyculus is the modified leaf-like structure present at the base of the inflorescence.Hence, the correct answer is 'Plumose'
The stigma can be modified to attain different texture and shape. In grasses, wind pollination is common and so the stigma is modified to capture the wind-borne pollen grains. This modification makes the stigma feathery, which is also called the plumose stigma.
A. Plumose is a feathery stigma.
B. Spur is the beak-like outgrowth of the sepals, example, Delphinium
C. Stylopodium is the conical expansion at the base of the style, example, Fennel
D. Calyculus is the modified leaf-like structure present at the base of the inflorescence.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Plumose'
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