Question

Explain the following terms :
(a) Ornithophily.
(b) Elephophily.
(c) Artificial pollination.

Answer 1

The three terms , Ornithophily , Elephophily and artificial pollination are three different modes of cross pollination which refers to the transference of pollen grains from the male part of a floweranther to the female part of the flower , the stigma for fertilization .

( a ) Ornithophily $\to$ The mode of cross pollination is carried out by birds .

( b ) Elephophily $\to$ The mode of cross pollination is carried out by elephants ( as in Rafflesia ) .

( c ) Artificial Pollination $\to$ This mode of cross pollination is carried out by humans .