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Hypanthodium inflorescence is mutually associated with
Hypanthodium inflorescence is mutually associated with
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The correct option is B Wasp
In hypanthodium, the receptacle is fleshy and forms hollow ball like structure with an apical opening. Three types of flowers develop on the inner surface of the receptacle.The female flowers are towards the base, male flowers are towards the orifice and short styled sterile female flowers are in between e.g., Ficus sp. The inflorescence is pollinated by a gall wasp (Blastophaga). So, we can say that hypanthodium inflorescence is mutually associated with wasps.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
In hypanthodium, the receptacle is fleshy and forms hollow ball like structure with an apical opening. Three types of flowers develop on the inner surface of the receptacle.The female flowers are towards the base, male flowers are towards the orifice and short styled sterile female flowers are in between e.g., Ficus sp. The inflorescence is pollinated by a gall wasp (Blastophaga). So, we can say that hypanthodium inflorescence is mutually associated with wasps.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
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