Hypanthodium is a specialized type of

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.