Gujarati
5.Morphology of Flowering Plants
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In Ruellia and Justicia dispersal of seeds takes place by

A

Jaculator mechanism

B

Censer mechanism

C

Winged seeds

D

Parachute mechanism

Solution

(a) In Ruellia and Justicia $(Acanthaceae)$ the exposed seeds are thrown away with the help of Jaculators $(Jaculator\,\, mechanism)$.

Jaculator is a curved hook at the base of seed which open with jerk to throw seeds.

Standard 11
Biology

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