Question

In Coconut, hydrochory occurs due to presence of

• A. Papery epicarp
• B. Fibrous mesocarp
• C. Stony endocarp
• D. Liquid endosperm

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Fibrous mesocarp

In a coconut either mature or immature exocarp, mesocarp and endocarp will remain the same. The only endosperm changes its state from liquid to solid when the nut matures. Exocarp will be a bit leathery. Mesocarp is completely fibre which is also known as coconut coir and endocarp is the stony one.

So the correct answer is 'Fibrous mesocarp'.