Botany-Flower Structure
NEET Botany Flower Structure MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12
What type of aestivation is characterized by sepals or petals overlapping one another but not in any particular direction?
A
Imbricate
B
Valvate
C
Twisted
D
Vexillary
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Imbricate aestivation is described as the condition where the margins of sepals or petals overlap one another but not in any specific direction, as seen in Cassia and gulmohur.
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