In which of the following aestivation of sepals & petals one margin covers the other & its margin is covered by previous one _______________.

Valvate

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Twisted

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Imbricate

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Quincuncial

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Twisted
In Twisted aestivation, the margin of sepals and petals cover the other and its margin is covered by the previous one. In this there is overlapping arrangement found.
Example - china rose
So, the correct answer is 'Twisted'

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Aestivation is the mode of arrangement of sepals or petals with respect to the other members of the same whorl.

In a certain type of aestivation, sepals or petals are arranged without overlap and the margins of the petals touch one another.\

The described aestivation is called

5

Join BYJU'S Learning Program