Question

Amarbel is an example for
A) Autotroph
B) Parasite
C) Saprotroph
D) Host

Answer 1

Cuscuta (dodder) is a genus of more than 201 species of yellow , orange, (rarely green) also known as Amar bail in India. The genus is present in temperate and tropical regions of the world, with the greatest species diversity in subtropical and tropical regions; with only four species native to northern Europe, the genus is uncommon in cool temperate climates.

Complete answer:

Cuscuta reflexa is a parasitic plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. It is commonly referred to as dodder plant, amarbel, akashabela. It is a rootless, annual, leafless climbing parasitic herb that takes food from the host plant with the aid of a special organ called the haustorium.
Amarbel (Cuscuta) is a parasite example. It has no chlorophyll. It's getting ready-made food from the plant on which it's climbing.It grows in a creative manner over host plants and this species has the capability of producing numerous branches within a short period of time. Over haustoria, amarbel provides communication with its host plants. Amarbel treats headache, labour pain, bone fracture, fever and rheumatism. Dodder flowers range from white to pink to yellow to cream. Some flowers in early summer, others later, depending on the plant. The seeds are small and produced in large quantities. They have a strong coating and can usually live in the soil for 5–10 years, often longer.

Thus the correct option is (B) Parasite.

Note: Other names include Hellweed, Devil's stomach, Beggarweed, Strangling Tare, Scaldweed, Thyme Dodder, Greater Dodder, and Less Dodder. Cuscuta is a parasite plant. It does not have chlorophyll and can not make its own food by photosynthesis.