Question

Anemophily type of pollination is found in
A. Salvia
B. Bottle brush
C. Vallisneria
D. Coconut

Answer 1

Hint:- The process of transferring the pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of the same or other flower is known as pollination. Pollination can be carried out by the flower itself or may require the help of other agents which are known as pollinating agents.

Complete Answer:-Pollinating agents are those which help in the pollinating of pollen grains to the stigma of the flower. These pollinating agents include wind, water, insects, and some animals also. Wind pollination is also known as anemophily. In this type of pollination, pollen grains are dispersed by air or wind. It occurs in coconut plants. Pollens are generally produced in large numbers and they are lightly weighted so that they can be easily carried by the wind and air to faraway places. When pollination takes place with the help of insects, then it is known as entomophily. The flowers of such type of pollination have very showy color and have nectar present in them which attracts the insects towards them. When the insect sucks nectar, the pollen is deposited on their body, and when they go to the female flower, and deposit pollen on the stigma of the flower. Such a type of pollination can be seen in Salvia.

So, the answer is Option D - Coconut.

Note:- The pollinating agent in coconut is air or wind. In Salvia, the pollinating agent is insects whereas, in Vallisneria, it occurs with the help of water, and in Bottlebrush, it occurs with the help of birds. When water is used for transporting pollen grains, then it is known as hydrophily.