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(A) $Cuscuta$ (commonly known as dodder) is a parasitic plant. It lacks chlorophyll and cannot perform photosynthesis. It derives its nutrition by dev

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Parasitic plant

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(A) $Cuscuta$ (commonly known as dodder) is a parasitic plant. It lacks chlorophyll and cannot perform photosynthesis. It derives its nutrition by developing haustoria,which penetrate the host plant's tissues to absorb water and nutrients. Therefore,it is classified as a parasitic plant.

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