Question

How does the ephemeral Tripulus tide over the dry conditions?

• A. By is tuberous stem
• B. By its aerial stem
• C. By lying in the forming seeds
• D. By storing water in different parts of its body

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

By lying in the forming seeds

Ephemerals are drought escapers or drought evaders found in the habitats of prolonged dry condition. They live only for a few weeks in the wet season of the year. They emerge during early spring or rainy season. The dry season the year is tide over in the form of seeds which are resistant to droughts. For example Tripulus, Argemone etc.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.