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What did the Australian farmer discover?
What did the Australian farmer discover?
- A new species of algae
- A rare type of fungi
- A unique type of bacteria
- The first known underground flowering plant (correct)
How did the underground-flowering orchid receive pollination?
How did the underground-flowering orchid receive pollination?
- Through wind pollination
- Via tiny flies accessing the below-ground flowers through mud cracks (correct)
- By bees visiting the underground flowers
- By self-pollination
Where are the majority of the undescribed species of flowering plants found?
Where are the majority of the undescribed species of flowering plants found?
- Desert regions
- Temperate forests
- Remote areas, particularly in the tropics (correct)
- Urban gardens
What is the primary source of sustenance for the underground-flowering orchid?
What is the primary source of sustenance for the underground-flowering orchid?
How many known species of flowering plants are there?
How many known species of flowering plants are there?