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Reproduction in Lower and Higher Plants — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYReproduction in Lower and Higher Plants5 Marks
Question
Omithophily.
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Answer

  1. The transfer of pollen grains through birds is called ornithophily.
  2. Bird pollinated plants are called ornithophilous plants.
  3. Ornithophilous plants bear large and showy flowers.
  4. Flowers brightly coloured to attract birds for pollination.
  5. Ornithophilous flowers lack fragrance as birds have poor sense of smell.
  6. Pollen grains are sticky and spiny e.g. Callistemon, Bignonia, Bombax, Butea, etc.

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