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The fruits of Tribulus, are dispersed by

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Water
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Wind
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Animals
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C Animals
Fruits of Tribulus show presence of sharp and rigid spines on their surface. Spines are not useful for the dispersal of fruits through water and wind. Spines on fruits are useful for dispersal by animals. Such fruits can cling to animal's fur, hairs. Then, animal disperse the fruits to distant places unknowingly. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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