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Pollination by slug and snails is called as

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Ornithophilous

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Malacophilous

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Anemophilous

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Chiropterophilous

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Solution

The correct option is B Malacophilous
Pollination is carried out by agent which transfers pollen from the pollen sac or anther to the stigma or ovule in the flower. There are many agents responsible for pollination, one of them are snails and slugs. Flowers that are pollinated with snail and slug are known as malacophious and pollination is called as malacophilous. Thus, the correct answer is 'Malacophilous.'

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