Q. Which type of pollen grains are found in insect pollinated flowers?
A) Hygroscopic
B) Light and sticky
C) Light and rough
D) Heavy and coloured
Explanation
Insect pollinated flowers are light sticky, colourful with characteristic smell and produce nectar. The pollination by insects is termed as entomophily. The terms like myrmeophily, cantharophily are used for pollination by ants and beetles, respectively.
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