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  • Pollination by wind is called


  • Options
  • A. Hydrophily
  • B. Entomophily
  • C. Anemophily
  • D. Zoophily

  • Correct Answer
  • Anemophily 

    Explanation

    Pollination by wind is called Anemophily or Wind pollination. The process of the transfer of pollen from one individual plant to another, whereby the pollen is carried by air currents is called Anemophily.

     

    Almost all gymnosperms (Non-flowering plants) are anemophilous, as are many plants in the order Poales, including grasses, sedges and rushes.

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    • B. 1911
    • C. 1901
    • D. 1951
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    • A. Rich in Beta-Carotene
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    • C. Rich in Chlorophyll
    • D. None
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    • A. Recycle plastic
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    • A. high blood pressure
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    • D. prevention of weight gain
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