Hydrophily is a type of pollination observed in:

Zosteria

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The correct option is A Zosteria
Pollination by water is called hydrophily. It is observed in some aquatic plants like Vallisneria, Hydrilla, Zosteria. The flowers of these plants are not colourful and have no nectar.Pollen grains have a mucilaginous covering to protect them from getting wet.

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Read following statements about Hydrophily.
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(ii) In Vallisneria pollination occur beneath the surface of water
(iii) Well developed non-essential whorls are present
(iv) Stalk of female flower shows coiling in Vallisneria

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Hydrophily is a type of pollination observed in:

The correct option is A ZosteriaPollination by water is called hydrophily. It is observed in some aquatic plants like Vallisneria, Hydrilla, Zosteria. The flowers of these plants are not colourful and have no nectar.Pollen grains have a mucilaginous covering to protect them from getting wet.

The correct option is A Zosteria
Pollination by water is called hydrophily. It is observed in some aquatic plants like Vallisneria, Hydrilla, Zosteria. The flowers of these plants are not colourful and have no nectar.Pollen grains have a mucilaginous covering to protect them from getting wet.