The diagram above illustrates a dry dehiscent fruit. Use it to answer questions 19 and 20.
The agent of dispersal of the fruit is
- animal
- explosive mechanism
- water
-
wind
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
The dehiscent fruit is the Tridax. The Tridax procumbens plant's seeds are dispersed by the wind because they have a pappus, which is a feathery appendage. The pappus's adhesion power allows the seeds to cling to the hairs of animals or clothing.