In which of the following aquatic plants pollination takes place by insect?

Vallisneria

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Zostera

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Water hyacinth

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Hydrilla

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Solution

The correct option is C Water hyacinth
Water hyacinth is insect pollinated plant.
Vallisneria, Zostera and Hydrilla are pollinated by water.

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In which of the following aquatic plants pollination takes place by insect?

The correct option is C Water hyacinthWater hyacinth is insect pollinated plant. Vallisneria, Zostera and Hydrilla are pollinated by water.

The correct option is C Water hyacinth
Water hyacinth is insect pollinated plant.
Vallisneria, Zostera and Hydrilla are pollinated by water.