Which one of the following about anemophilous plants is correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”Bright coloured flowers” option2=”Sweet smelling flowers” option3=”No nectar” option4=”Dwarf stigmata” correct=”option3″]

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2020

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Anemophilous plants are pollinated by wind. Since they do not rely on attracting animal pollinators, their flowers typically lack features like bright colours, sweet scents, and nectar, which are adaptations for attracting insects or birds.

The absence of nectar, bright petals, and strong scents is a characteristic adaptation of wind-pollinated (anemophilous) flowers because they do not need to bribe or lure pollinators.

Other characteristics of anemophilous flowers include small, inconspicuous flowers, large production of light, smooth pollen grains that are easily carried by wind, and often exposed stamens and large, feathery or branched stigmas to efficiently capture airborne pollen. Examples include grasses, oaks, ragweed, and pine trees.

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