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Seed Dispersion

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The fruits of Xanthium are dispersed by animals because

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These are having sticky substance.

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These are edible.

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These are provided with hooks.

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These are light in weight.

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Solution

The correct option is D These are provided with hooks.
Xanthium has hairy seeds with hooks that get easily stuck in the fur of animals and get dispersed to far off places.
So, the correct answer is 'these are provided with hooks'

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