Question
State the significance of pollination. List any four differences between wind pollinated and animal pollinated flowers.
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Answer
Pollination is the phenomena of transfer of pollen grains from anthers to the stigma of a pistil. Pollination is prerequisite for the beginning of fertilisation.
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S. No
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Wind-pollinated flowers
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Animal pollinated flowers
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(i)
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This kind of flower is pollinated by abiotic pollinating agent.
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This kind of flower is pollinated by biotic pollinating agent.
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(ii)
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They are small and inconspicuous.
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They are large, colourful, fragrant and rich in nectar.
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(iii)
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The pollen grains are dry, light and nonsticky so that they can be easily transported by wind.
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The pollen gains are generally sticky in animal pollinated flowers.
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(iv)
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The flowers are often clustered so as to carry out pollination.
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The flowers are grouped to become more conspicuous.
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