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Standard XII
Biology
Introduction to Conservation
Which feature...
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Which features are characteristic of insect-pollinated flowers?
A
Bright petals, large feathery stigmas
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Bright petals, rough sticky pollen
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Large feathery stigmas, nectaries
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Small light pollen, nectarines
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Solution
The correct option is
B
Bright petals, rough sticky pollen
Insect-pollinated flowers are large, have brightly colored petals, are often sweetly scented, usually contain nectar- to attract insects.
Its pollen are often sticky or spiky - to stick to the legs and body of
insects
So, the correct is 'bright petals, rough sticky pollen'
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