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Entomophily

Sunflower is ...

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Sunflower is an example of _____ plant.

A

insect pollinated

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B

wind pollinated

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C

water pollinated

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self-pollinated

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Solution

The correct option is A
insect pollinated

Sunflower is an example of an insect-pollinated plant. It is pollinated chiefly by honey bees.

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