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The fruit which breaks into five valves on touching and results in explosive dispersal of seeds is
The fruit which breaks into five valves on touching and results in explosive dispersal of seeds is
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The correct option is B Balsam
Balsam seeds use an explosion mechanism for seed dispersal.
Ripe fruits of oxalis corniculata and Impatiens balsamina can explode suddenly
while touching. The valves are being bent and the seeds are jerked off with
force. Fruits of Geranium showing septicidal dehiscence similarly split into
the cocci scattering the seeds in this act.
Thus the correct option is B.
Balsam seeds use an explosion mechanism for seed dispersal. Ripe fruits of oxalis corniculata and Impatiens balsamina can explode suddenly while touching. The valves are being bent and the seeds are jerked off with force. Fruits of Geranium showing septicidal dehiscence similarly split into the cocci scattering the seeds in this act.
Thus the correct option is B.
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