Question

In Salvia, pollination occurs through the agency of

• A. Ants
• B. Insects
• C. Bats
• D. Snails

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Insects

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option: -

1. Pollination happens in Salvia by the use of insects. Pollination is referred to as entomophily when insects are pollinators.
2. The most frequent pollinating biotic agents are these. The most frequent insect that serves as a pollinator is the bee. Butterflies, flies, beetles, wasps, ants, and moths are some of the other insect pollinators.
3. The majority of flowers pollinated by insects are big. A cluster of little flowers forms an inflorescence.
4. Flowers are brightly colored and fragrant. There are nectaries in the area. The pollen grain has a sticky consistency.
5. The Labiatae family includes the genus, Salvia. The gamopetalous corolla on these plants is two-lipped.
6. The lower lip serves as a landing pad for the visiting insect, while the upper lip only serves to protect the floral organs. Cross-pollination happens in these plants only when a pollen-laden bee visits mature flowers.

Final Answer: - In Salvia, pollination occurs through the agency of insects.