Birds are the agents of cross-pollination

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The correct option is A True
Birds do act as the agents of pollination.
The pollination through birds is called ornithophilly.
Final answer: The given statement is true.

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Birds are the agents of cross-pollination

The correct option is A TrueBirds do act as the agents of pollination.The pollination through birds is called ornithophilly.Final answer: The given statement is true.

The correct option is A True
Birds do act as the agents of pollination.
The pollination through birds is called ornithophilly.
Final answer: The given statement is true.