In water hyacinth and water lily, pollination takes place by
A
wind and water
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
insects and water
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
insects or wind
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
water currents only
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C insects or wind In a majority of aquatic plants such as water hyacinth and water lily, the flowers emerge above the level of water and are pollinated by insects or wind as in most of the land plants. Their stem part which is above the thalamus is not in the water. The pollen grains are in the upper part of thalamus so pollination can't done by water. That's why it is carried out by insects and wind.