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Moringa (drum stick) seeds have .............. that aid in their dispersal.

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Wings

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Pappus

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C

Hairy tuft

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D

Thorns

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Solution

The correct option is A Wings
The seeds or fruits that are dispersed by wind generally are small and light. However, there are certain other adaptions also seen in it. Moringa (drumstick) seeds have wing-like structures that aid in their dispersal. Other seeds which have similar structure are Cinchona and Pinus. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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