Question

Write the difference between chasmogamous and cleistogamous flowers.

Answer 1

Chasmogamous flowers	Cleistogamous flowers
Chasmogamous flowers open at maturity.	Cleistogamous flowers do not open and remain in the bud state.
Chasmogamous flowers are usually cross-pollinated (and sometimes self-pollinated).	Cleistogamous flowers can only carry out self-pollination.
In chasmogamous flowers, reproductive structures are often larger and more pollen needs to be produced.	In cleistogamous flowers, reproductive structures are often smaller and less pollen needs to be produced.
Chasmogamous flowers are showy and highly conspicuous.	Cleistogamous flowers are non-showy and inconspicuous.
Chasmogamous flowers are usually dichogamous.	Cleistogamous flowers are homogamous.
Chasmogamous flowers are dependent on pollinating agents since they are usually cross-pollinated.	Cleistogamous flowers do not need any agents for pollination.