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In Chiropterophily, pollination is performed by

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Bats

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Birds

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Squirrels

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Insects

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Solution

The correct option is A Bats
Pollination which occurs by means of bats is called Chiropterophily.
Pollination which occurs by means of wind is called Anemophily.
Pollination which occurs by means of insects is called Entomophily.
Pollination may also occur by various other pollinating agents such as squirrels but any specific term is not given for such type of pollination.
So, the correct answer is A.

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