Hypanthodium is a specialized type of
Correct answer: B. Inflorescence
- A. Fruit
- B. Inflorescence
- C. Thalamus
- D. Ovary
Explanation
(b): Inflorescence is the cluster of flowers or arrangement of flowers on the floral axis. Hypanthodium is the characteristic inflorescence of Ficus (Family Moraceae). Here a cupshaped cavity with an apical opening or ostiole is formed by a fleshy receptacle, which is guarded by inwardly projecting hairs and bears flowers on the inner wall of the cavity, i.e., female ( + ) flowers at the base and male flowers above.
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