Question :
Which angiosperm is vesselless?
Option 1:
Hydrilla
Option 2:
Trochodendron
Option 3: Maize
Option 4: Wheat
Correct Answer:
Trochodendron
Solution : The correct answer is Trochodendron.
Trochodendron is an angiosperm with no vessels. It is a flowering plant genus with just one extant species, Trochodendron aralioides. It is a tiny tree or shrub found in Japan and Taiwan. Despite the lack of vessels, Trochodendron can carry water and minerals throughout its body via tracheids. Tracheids are less efficient in transporting water than vessels, yet they are nonetheless useful in meeting the demands of little plants.
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