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In pollination "Trap door mechanism" is found in

A

Salvia

B

Aristolochia

C

Ficus

D

Yucca

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks where the "trapdoor mechanism" in pollination is found. We need to identify the plant that exhibits this mechanism from the given options. 2. **Identifying the Mechanism**: The "trapdoor mechanism" is also known as the "hypanthodium." This term is crucial for understanding the specific type of pollination mechanism we are discussing. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Salvia - B) Aristolochia - C) Ficus - D) Yucca 4. **Examining Each Option**: - **Salvia**: This plant does not exhibit the trapdoor mechanism. - **Aristolochia**: This plant also does not exhibit the trapdoor mechanism. - **Ficus**: This plant is known to exhibit the trapdoor mechanism (hypanthodium). It has a cup-like cavity where male flowers are present at the top and female flowers at the bottom, facilitating pollination. - **Yucca**: This plant does not exhibit the trapdoor mechanism. 5. **Conclusion**: After analyzing the options, we can conclude that the trapdoor mechanism is found in **Ficus**. **Final Answer**: The trapdoor mechanism is found in **Ficus**. ---
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