Question

Versatile anther is an adaptation for

• A. Ornithophily
• B. Entomophily
• C. Anemophily
• D. Chiropterophily

Answer 1

The correct option is C Anemophily

• Anemophily is a form of pollination whereby pollen is distributed by the wind. All gymnosperms and grasses are anemophilous.
• Versatile anther is anther whose attachment is near its middle. This enables them to swing freely.
• Anthers are the structure which is found at the end or filament of a flower's stamen.
• They are involved in the formation and release of pollen.
• The species of plants that have flowers with versatile anthers rely on the wind to spread their pollen.
• Thus, the correct answer is option C.