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What is the term for pollination brought about by bats?
What is the term for pollination brought about by bats?
- Anemophily
- Chiropterophily (correct)
- Ornithophily
- Hydrophily
Which of the following characteristics are common in flowers that are pollinated by birds?
Which of the following characteristics are common in flowers that are pollinated by birds?
- Strong scent of fermented fruit
- Secretion of abundant watery nectar
- Dusky, dull-colored petals
- Floral parts commonly feathery (correct)
Why do bats act as pollinators in the tropics according to the text?
Why do bats act as pollinators in the tropics according to the text?
- Because they feed on fruits
- Due to their strong sense of smell
- To avoid predators during daylight hours
- As they do not see very well and feed at night (correct)
Which type of pollination involves the transfer of pollen by wind?
Which type of pollination involves the transfer of pollen by wind?
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What type of flowers typically produce a strong scent of fermented fruit to attract pollinators?
What type of flowers typically produce a strong scent of fermented fruit to attract pollinators?
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Which plant species is an example of a bird-pollinated flower according to the text?
Which plant species is an example of a bird-pollinated flower according to the text?
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What is the distinctive feature of flowers pollinated by bats?
What is the distinctive feature of flowers pollinated by bats?
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Why are bird-pollinated flowers typically lack much scent?
Why are bird-pollinated flowers typically lack much scent?
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What is the primary visual ability utilized by birds for flower identification?
What is the primary visual ability utilized by birds for flower identification?
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Why do bat-pollinated flowers produce abundant watery nectar according to the text?
Why do bat-pollinated flowers produce abundant watery nectar according to the text?
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