Question
Differentiate between wind pollinated and insect pollinated flowers.
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Answer
| S. No. | Wind Pollinated | Insect Pollinated |
| 1. | Wind pollinated flowers don not have nectar | Insect Pollinated flowers are rich in nectar to attract insects. |
| 2. | The petals are dull and does not attract the insects | The petals of these flowers are very colorful and attractive. |
| 3. | They dont have any scent | The scent of these flowers are another factor that attracts insects. |
| 4. | The pollen grains are non-sticky, light | The pollen grains are sticky. |
| 5. | Stigma is feathery, to catch the pollen grain | Stigma is non-feathery and sticky. |
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