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Smallest flowering plant is...

Smallest flowering plant is

A

Aquatic monocot

B

Aquatic dicot

C

Terrestrial monocot

D

Terrestrial dicot.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks for the smallest flowering plant on Earth. 2. **Research the Plant**: The smallest flowering plant is known to be *Wolffia*, specifically *Wolffia globulosa*. 3. **Understand its Characteristics**: - *Wolffia* is often referred to as "watermeal" or "watermelon". - It is approximately the size of a grain of rice, making it the smallest flowering plant. 4. **Determine its Habitat**: - *Wolffia* is an aquatic plant, meaning it grows in water bodies. 5. **Classify the Plant**: - *Wolffia* belongs to the family Lemnaceae. - It is classified as a monocot, which means it has a single cotyledon. 6. **Evaluate the Options**: - The options provided were: - Aquatic monocot - Aquatic dicot - Terrestrial monocot - Terrestrial dicot - Since *Wolffia* is an aquatic monocot, this is the correct classification. 7. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the answer to the question is that the smallest flowering plant is an aquatic monocot, specifically *Wolffia globulosa*. ---
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