Question

Wind pollinated flowers are

• A.
  
  Small, producing large number of dry pollens
  
• B.
  Large producing abundant nectar and pollens
  
• C.
  Small, producing nectar and dry pollens
  
• D.
  Small, brightly coloured,producing a large number of pollen grains

Answer 1

The correct option is A


Small, producing large number of dry pollens

Characteristics of wind pollinated flowers
Pollination by wind is called anemophily. Wind pollinated or anemophilous flowers have the following characteristics:
1.Flowers are colourless, inconspicuous and do not produce nectar or scent.
2.Numerous flowers are organised into an inflorescence.
3.Pollen grains are produced in large numbers.
4.Pollen grains are light, dry, non-sticky and may bear wings to be easily carried away by wind over long distances.
5.Stigmas are usually branched, broad, well-exposed and feathery to trap pollen from the air.

Characteristics of insect pollinated flowers
Insect pollination is known as entomophily. The insect pollinated flowers have large, conspicuous and brightly coloured flowers and possess nectaries that secrete nectar to attract insects. The flowers also have fragrance to attract pollinators. The pollen grains released are either sticky or spiny and the stigma of the flowers are sticky.