Question

Identify error in the given statement:

Flowers of plants like Hydrilla are pollinated by wind.

Answer 1

Pollination in Hydrilla:

1. Hydrilla is an aquatic plant in which the male flower develops underwater.
2. The female flower develops towards the surface and during pollination the male flower tends to move towards the surface.
3. As the anther of the male flower comes in contact with the stigma of the female flower, pollen transfer occurs.
4. Hence, the flowers of plants like Hydrilla undergo pollination using water as the medium.

Final Answer: Flowers of plants like Hydrilla are pollinated by water.