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Describe different abiotic and biotic agents of pollination in detail.
Describe different abiotic and biotic agents of pollination in detail.
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Abiotic = Wind, water.
Biotic = Insects, birds, bats (living pollinators).
Biotic = Insects, birds, bats (living pollinators).
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Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a flower. It occurs through abiotic and biotic agents.
Abiotic agents (Non-living agents):
- Wind (Anemophily): Pollen grains are light, dry, and produced in large quantities.
Examples: Maize, wheat. - Water (Hydrophily): Occurs in aquatic plants where pollen is transported through water currents.
Examples: Vallisneria, Hydrilla.
Biotic agents (Living agents):
- Insects (Entomophily): Brightly colored flowers with nectar attract insects like bees and butterflies.
Examples: Sunflower, rose. - Birds (Ornithophily): Large, brightly colored flowers provide nectar to birds like hummingbirds.
Examples: Bignonia, Coral tree. - Bats (Chiropterophily): Nocturnal flowers with strong fragrance attract bats.
Examples: Bauhinia, Banana.
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