Question

Fragrant flowers with well-developed nectaries are an adaptation for

• A. Anemophily
  
• B. Zoophily
  
• C. Hydrophily
  
• D. Entomophily
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D Entomophily


Zoophily
Zoophily refers to pollination by animals such as birds (ornithophily), bats (chiropterophily), etc. Pollination by birds and bats essentially require the presence of well-developed necataries but do not necessarily require fragrance.
Anemophily
For wind pollination, flowers do not invest in bright colours, fragrance or nectar production. This is because they don’t need to attract pollinators.
Entomophily
For insect pollination or entomophily, flowers need to be large, attractive, brightly coloured, scented/ fragrant and need to possess well-developed necatries. This is essential to attract insects.
Pollens and nectars are the rewards that the plant offers to the insects in return for their service as pollinators.
Hydrophily
Hydrophilous or water-pollinated flowers do not possess scent or nectar.
Final answer
(C) Entomophily