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In Rafflesia, pollination is carried by ..................
In Rafflesia, pollination is carried by ..................
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The correct option is C Carrion flies
Rafflesia have a reddish-brown colouration and stink of rotting flesh. This scent attracts insects such as flies which then pollinate the rare plant. The flowers are unisexual A foul smell of rotting meat attracts certain types of flies and bettle that visit decomposing material also called the carrion flies to pollinate. To pollinate successfully, the flies and beetles must visit the male flower first and then the female flower.
So, the correct answer is 'Carrion flies'
Rafflesia have a reddish-brown colouration and stink of rotting flesh. This scent attracts insects such as flies which then pollinate the rare plant. The flowers are unisexual A foul smell of rotting meat attracts certain types of flies and bettle that visit decomposing material also called the carrion flies to pollinate. To pollinate successfully, the flies and beetles must visit the male flower first and then the female flower.
So, the correct answer is 'Carrion flies'
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