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The tallest flower of Amorphophallus is pollinated by_________.

A

wind

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bats

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C

birds

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D

insects

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Solution

The correct option is D insects
The flowers of Amorphophallus are pollinated by insects. Pollination by insects is called entomophily. The plant provides a safe place for the insect to lay eggs as a floral reward.

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