Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are saprophytic angiosperm/s?

  1. Eucalyptus

  2. Cuscuta

  3. Neottia

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Saprophytes are those plants which grow on dead and decaying organic matter of animals and plants. Neottia grows on humus rich soil. The plant has underground rhizome which form a cluster of roots. The roots of Neottia are associated with endotrophic mycorrhiza.