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Gaseous Exchange in Plants

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Which of the following is dispersed by water?

(a) lotus
(b) dandelion
(c) pea
(d) xanthium

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(a) lotus
Lotus plant grows near water. Its fruit can float on water. When the fruits of lotus fall in the water, currents carry them too far away to land areas.

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