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Orchid seeds are...

Orchid seeds are

A

Dumble seeds

B

smallest seeds

C

Longest seeds

D

Reduced seeds

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Orchid Seed Production**: Orchids are known for producing a large number of seeds. This is a key characteristic of their reproductive strategy. 2. **Size of Orchid Seeds**: Orchid seeds are notably very small. Unlike many other plants, which have seeds that are larger due to the presence of food reserves, orchid seeds lack these reserves. 3. **Comparison with Normal Seeds**: In typical seeds, food reserves are present, which contribute to the seed's size and support the initial growth of the embryo. However, orchid seeds are much tinier, often described as being "tinier than dust." 4. **Evaluating Answer Options**: - **Dumble Seeds**: This option is incorrect as it does not accurately describe orchid seeds. - **Smallest Seeds**: This option is correct because orchid seeds are indeed the smallest among plant seeds. - **Longest Seeds**: This option is incorrect as it contradicts the known size of orchid seeds. - **Reduced Seeds**: This option is misleading because while orchid seeds are small, they are not simply "reduced" in size; they are extremely tiny. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is that orchid seeds are the smallest seeds, specifically described as being tinier than dust.
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