Which one of the following is dispersed by animals due to the presence of barbs and hooks?

Pupalia

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Boerhaavia

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Solution

The correct option is A Pupalia
The seeds of some plants are dispersed by animals. Plants such as burdock have hooks to which the seed is attached. These hooks easily get caught in the fur of mammals as they pass by the plant. Pupalia fruits are provided with bunches of spreading, hooked bristles. Pupalia is dispersed by animals due to the presence of barbs and hooks'.
So the correct answer is 'Pupalia'.

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