Dodder is a non-photosynthetic plant parasite that relies entirely on its host via specialized absorbing structures called haustoria, losing its own roots after establishment.
Which of the following statements about the parasite is/are TRUE? 1. Dodder is a plant parasite, which has special sucking roots called haustoria for absorption of food from the host plant. 2. Dodder is a vine-like parasitic plant and is essentially leafless. 3. Many species of Dodder cause weed problems in the horticulture industry. 4. Once the Dodder plant gets attached itself to the host plant it loses its root system. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Asked in HAS Prelims 2022 · Topic: Other Parasitic Diseases (Schistosomiasis)
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