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Inflorescence in Ficus is

A
Hypanthodium
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Cyattium
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Venicillastet
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Cyrnose
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Solution

The correct option is B Hypanthodium
Hypanthodium is a modification in peduncle which forms a narrow cup like structure. The male flower develops towards the mouth whereas the female flower develops at the base of the cup . Examples of flowers with such an inflorescence are Banyan, Peepal, Ficus species.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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