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A small rootless aquatic herb in which a portion of leaf foms a tiny sach or bladder which traps water insects is

A

Dionaea

B

Utricularia

C

Sarracenia

D

Drosera.

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To solve the question regarding the small rootless aquatic herb that forms a tiny sack or bladder to trap water insects, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Characteristics**: The question specifies a "small rootless aquatic herb" that has a portion of its leaf forming a "tiny sack or bladder." This indicates that we are looking for a plant that lives in water and has a unique structure for trapping insects. 2. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - Dynia (Venus flytrap) - Utricularia (Bladderwort) - Sarcenia (Pitcher plant) - Drosera (Sundew) 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Dynia (Venus Flytrap)**: This plant is known for its jaw-like structure that traps insects but is not aquatic and has roots. - **Utricularia (Bladderwort)**: This is a rootless aquatic herb known for its bladder-like structures that trap small aquatic insects. - **Sarcenia (Pitcher Plant)**: This plant has a pitcher-shaped structure to trap insects but is not typically aquatic and has roots. - **Drosera (Sundew)**: This plant has sticky glandular hairs to trap insects but is not aquatic and has roots. 4. **Select the Correct Answer**: Based on the analysis, Utricularia (Bladderwort) is the only option that fits all the criteria: it is a small, rootless aquatic herb that forms bladders to trap insects. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the answer to the question is **Utricularia**.

To solve the question regarding the small rootless aquatic herb that forms a tiny sack or bladder to trap water insects, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Characteristics**: The question specifies a "small rootless aquatic herb" that has a portion of its leaf forming a "tiny sack or bladder." This indicates that we are looking for a plant that lives in water and has a unique structure for trapping insects. 2. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - Dynia (Venus flytrap) ...
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