How does the ephemeral Tripulus tide over the dry conditions?

By is tuberous stem
By storing water in different parts of its body
By its aerial stem
By lying in the forming seeds

Question

How does the ephemeral Tripulus tide over the dry conditions-By is tuberous stemBy storing water in different parts of its bodyBy its aerial stemBy lying in the forming seeds

Toppr Admin · Accepted Answer

Ephemerals are drought escapers or drought evaders found in the habitats of prolonged dry condition. They live only for a few weeks in the wet season of the year. They emerge during early spring or rainy season. The dry season the year is tide over in the form of seeds which are resistant to droughts. For example Tripulus, Argemone etc.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

How does the ephemeral Tripulus tide over the dry conditions?By is tuberous stemBy storing water in different parts of its bodyBy its aerial stemBy lying in the forming seeds

How does the ephemeral Tripulus tide over the dry conditions?

By is tuberous stem
By storing water in different parts of its body
By its aerial stem
By lying in the forming seeds