Terminologies for Common Agents in Cross-Pollination

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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?

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?

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?

Anemophily Signup and view all the answers

What type of flowers typically produce a strong scent of fermented fruit to attract pollinators?

Bat-pollinated flowers Signup and view all the answers

Which plant species is an example of a bird-pollinated flower according to the text?

Nicotiana glauca Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinctive feature of flowers pollinated by bats?

Dusky, dull-colored petals Signup and view all the answers

Why are bird-pollinated flowers typically lack much scent?

Because birds do not have a strong sense of smell Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary visual ability utilized by birds for flower identification?

Ultraviolet light vision Signup and view all the answers

Why do bat-pollinated flowers produce abundant watery nectar according to the text?

To facilitate bat feeding and pollination Signup and view all the answers

Terminologies for Common Agents in Cross-Pollination

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What is the term for pollination brought about by bats?

Which of the following characteristics are common in flowers that are pollinated by birds?

Why do bats act as pollinators in the tropics according to the text?

Which type of pollination involves the transfer of pollen by wind?

What type of flowers typically produce a strong scent of fermented fruit to attract pollinators?

Which plant species is an example of a bird-pollinated flower according to the text?

What is the distinctive feature of flowers pollinated by bats?

Why are bird-pollinated flowers typically lack much scent?

What is the primary visual ability utilized by birds for flower identification?

Why do bat-pollinated flowers produce abundant watery nectar according to the text?

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