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Flowers are zygomorphic in :-...

Flowers are zygomorphic in :-

A

Gulmohur

B

Tomato

C

Datura

D

Mustard

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To determine which flower is zygomorphic among the given options, we need to understand the definitions and characteristics of zygomorphic and actinomorphic flowers. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand Flower Symmetry**: - Flowers can be classified based on their symmetry into two main types: actinomorphic and zygomorphic. - **Actinomorphic Flowers**: These flowers exhibit radial symmetry. They can be divided into two equal halves in multiple vertical planes. The parts of the flower are mirror images of each other. - **Zygomorphic Flowers**: These flowers exhibit bilateral symmetry. They can only be divided into two equal halves in one vertical plane. They are considered irregular because they do not have mirror-image symmetry and often have unequal sizes of petals or sepals. 2. **Analyze the Given Options**: - The options provided are: Gulmohur, Tomato, Datura, and Mustard. - We need to identify which of these flowers is zygomorphic. 3. **Evaluate Each Flower**: - **Gulmohur**: Known to have zygomorphic flowers due to their irregular shape and bilateral symmetry. - **Tomato**: Typically has actinomorphic flowers, which are symmetrical and can be divided into equal halves in multiple planes. - **Datura**: Also has actinomorphic flowers with radial symmetry. - **Mustard**: Like tomato and datura, mustard flowers are actinomorphic. 4. **Conclusion**: - Based on the characteristics of each flower, the only flower that is zygomorphic is **Gulmohur**. ### Final Answer: The flowers are zygomorphic in **Gulmohur**.
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