Which of the following is the primary source of commercial natural rubber?
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Correct answer: Hevea brasiliensis
Hevea brasiliensis, also known as the Para rubber tree, accounts for over 90% of the world's natural rubber production. The rubber is obtained by tapping the latex from the laticiferous vessels in the bark.
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