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Parachute type of mechanism of seed dispersal is found in

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Pea/ Leguminosae
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Mustard/ Cruciferae
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Cotton/ Malvaceae
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Taraxacum/ Compositae
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Solution

The correct option is D Taraxacum/ Compositae
  • Parachute mechanism of fruit and seed dispersal is due to a structure called pappus.
  • Pappus is the Calyx. Pappus or fruit and seed dispersal mechanism is a modification process and this process is known as Calyx. Calyxes are the protective shield of the flower and they can protect the reproduction system of the flower. They help the flower to produce seeds.
  • Parachute mechanism is characteristic of family Compositae.
  • Hence Parachute type of mechanism of seed dispersal is found in Taraxacum/ Compositae.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Taraxacum/ Compositae'.

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