Which of the following is an aril?
A) Nutritive tissue surrounding the female gametophyte of conifers.
B) An alternate name for a pine needle.
C) A fleshy cuplike covering surrounding the ovule of a yew.
D) A light, airy seed.
E) All of these answers are correct.

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An aril is a fleshy, cuplike covering that surrounds the ovule and is often brightly colored to attract animals for seed dispersal. The yew is an example of a plant with arils. A is incorrect because the nutritious tissue surrounding the female gametophyte in conifers is called the megagametophyte or the embryo sac. B is incorrect because a pine needle is not an aril, it is a modified leaf. D is incorrect because a light, airy seed is not an aril.

Which of the Following Is an Aril