MCQ
An interesting modification of flower shape for insect pollination occurs in some orchids in which a male insect mistakes the pattern on the orchid flower for the female of his species and tries to copulate with it, thereby pollinating the flower. This phenomenon is called
  • A
    Pseudoparthenocarpy
  • B
    Mimicry
  • C
    Pseudopollination
  • Pseudocopulation

Answer

Correct option: D.
Pseudocopulation
d
Pseudocopulation describes behaviours similar to copulation that serves a reproductive function for one or more or both the participants but not involve actual sexual union between the individuals. It is most generally applied to a pollinant attempting to copulate with a flower. Orchids commonly achieve reproduction in this manner.

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