Question

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Cheiropteriphily is the name given to pollination by

• A. birds
• B. bats
• C. insects
• D. aquatic animals

Answer 1

The correct option is B bats

Bat-pollinated flowers tend to be large and showy, white or light coloured, open at night and have strong musty odours. They are often large and bell-shaped or a ball of stamens. Flowers are typically borne away from the trunk or other obstructions. More than 500 species of plants, spanning 67 plant families, are pollinated by bats. This pollination syndrome is known as chiropterophily. In general, flowers that use this approach tend to be white or dull in colour, open at night, rich with nectar, and musty or rotten smell.

So, the correct option is, 'bats'.