Question

Seed dispersal due to explosion mechanism occurs in

• A. Nelumbium
• B. Cucumaria
• C. Prunus avium
• D. Taraxacum officinale

Answer 1

The correct option is B Cucumaria

When seeds are present under high pressure inside the fruits, the dispersal of seeds occurs because of explosion. E.g:- cucumber (Cucumaria).
In lotus (Nelumbium), the seeds are dispersed by means of water.
In Prunus avium (wild cherries), the seeds are dispersed by means of animals who feed upon the edible seeds (the seeds remain undigested).
In Taraxacum officinale (dandelion), the seeds are dispersed by means of air.