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The dispersal of cotton and madar seeds ...

The dispersal of cotton and madar seeds takes place by wind because of

A

Wings

B

Hairs

C

Pappus

D

Bracts

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The correct Answer is:
B

Certain appendages of seeds or fruit act like a parachute each as Pappus (hair umbrella like calyx) in compositae, hair on seed as in cotton.
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