Which feature helps a coconut fruit to float in water?
a. a fibrous outer covering
b. a spongy part
c. presence of hook
d. presence of spine

 

[spoiler title=”Answer and Explanation”]The correct answer is:
a. a fibrous outer covering
Explanation:
The coconut’s fibrous outer covering (called the mesocarp or coir) is light and filled with air spaces. This makes the fruit buoyant, allowing it to float in water and disperse over long distances by sea.[/spoiler]