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Which of the following is a parasite?

A
Lemna
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Arceuthobium
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Spirodella
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D
Wolffia
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Solution

The correct option is D Arceuthobium
Arceuthobium is the genus of parasitic plants. The host of this plants are members of Pinaceae and Cupressaceae. The stem is reduced and the leaves are minute structures. The flowers are sessile. Most of the parasitic plant is covered beneath the bark of the host plant.
So, the correct answer is 'Arceuthobium'

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