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Abiotic Agents for Cross Pollination

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State the name of the chief pollinating agent against the corresponding plant by choosing from those given in brackets.
Vallisneria____(Wind, water, ants, rabbits).

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Solution

In Vallisneria pollination is through hydrophilic ie through the water. In Vallisneria, the female flower appears on the surface of the water as it has a long stalk. The pollen grains released by the male flower reaches to female flower for fertilization through water currents.
So, the correct option is 'water'.

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