Question

Refer to the given characteristics of some flowers.
(i) LIght and non-sticky pollen grains
(ii) Exserted stigmas and anthers
(iii) Large, often feathert stigmas
(iv) Flowers colourless, odourless and nectarless
(v) Common in grasses
Above features are the characteristics of
A. anempohily
B. hydrophily
C. entomophily
D. zoophily

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
Anemophily is a mode of cross pollination or transfer of pollen grains from a mature anther to the stigma of a pistil which is accomplished through the agency of wind, e.g., coconut palm, data palm, maize, many grasses, Cannabis, etc.