Sometimes sepals are modified into hairy structures which are useful in dispersal of seeds. These are called as
A
Tepal
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B
Trichome
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C
Pappus
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C Pappus In Asteraceae family, sepals are modified into hairy structures. They are called as pappus. The pappus is a modified calyx and helps in the dispersal of fruit.