The get cross-pollinated by a species of bees, the Mediterranean orchid Ophrys employs

Psuedocopulation

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Sexual deceit

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Solution

The correct option is D Sexual deceit
Mediterranean orchid Ophrys employs sexual deceit to ensure the cross pollination. In this process, one of the petals of the flower shows high resemblance with the structure of female bee. The male bee is deceived when it lands on the flower and tries to copulate with the petal. The male bee in the process of attempting pseudocopulation, carries pollen grains from one flower to the another.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Sexual deceit'.

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