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Which of the following structure/arrangement favours entamophily the most?

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Pollen grains with wings and feathery stigma

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Colourful petals and nectar secretion

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A bunch of flowers with less pollen

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Pollen grains with mucous covering

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Solution

The correct option is B Colourful petals and nectar secretion
Pollination through insect is called as entamophily in which insect is attracted by nectar secreted by flower and colorful petals.
So the correct option is 'Colourful petals and nectar secretion.'

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