Which one of the following is the largest root parasite?
A
Rafflesia
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B
Monotropa
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C
Arceuthobium
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is ARafflesia Rafflesia is a total root parasite. The plant body consists of fine threads resembling hyphae of fungal mycelia. It lies completely inside the root of the host. It grows directly on the root of Cissus and figs.