Why may wind-pollinated flowers have less showy petals and more pollen grains?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: They depend more on wind dispersal than insect attraction
Step 1: Wind-pollinated flowers need less insect attraction. Step 2: Wind scatters pollen and many grains may be lost. Step 3: Producing more pollen increases the chance of successful pollination.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
They depend more on wind dispersal than insect attraction
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: Wind-pollinated flowers need less insect attraction. Step 2: Wind scatters pollen and many grains may be lost. Step 3: Producing more pollen increases the chance of successful pollination.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Reproduction.
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