Question

Differentiate between anemophily and hydrophily on the basis of examples.

Answer 1

Answer:

Anemophily Entomophily Pollination of flowers by the wind is called as anemophily.

 Pollination of flowers by insects is called entomophily.

Pollens in them are light in weight so that they can be easily carried away by the wind.

Pollens are sticky to adhere to the body of insects. They are rich in proteins. These flowers are not scented and they do not produce nectar. They lack showy floral parts.  These flowers are scented and produce nectar. Their floral parts are showy. 

Answer 2

Answer:

Entomophily : Pollination through the insects is called entomophily, and flower is called entomophilous flower, e.g. Rose, Jasmine, Salvia, Bougainvillea, Lotus, Cestrum, Sunflower etc. The common visiting insects are Bees, Butter flies, Moths, Wasps and Drones etc.