Question

Exserted versatile anthers are found in

• A. Autogamous flowers
• B. Entomophilous flowers
• C. Anemophilous flowers
• D. Zoophilous flowers

Answer 1

The correct option is C Anemophilous flowers

In wind-pollinated flowers, pollen grains are carried to the stigma by the wind and therefore, anthers are borne in such a way so that they can shake and move as the wind blows, to release their pollen. Anthers are exserted i.e. they project beyond or outside the floral envelopes and are versatile due to which they dangle or move freely at the filament. Therefore, as the anthers move due to the wind, they shake off their pollen in the air.

So, the correct answer is C.