Question

Differentiate between chasmogamous flower and cleistogamous flower?

Answer 1

CHASMOGAMOUS FLOWERS CLEISTOGAMOUS FLOWERS1.The flowers open, exposing anthers and stigmas.The flowers remain closed so that anthers and stigmas are never exposed.2. The flowers may undergo self pollination or cross pollination.The flowers undergo only self pollination.3. A pollinating agency is often required.No external pollinating agency is required.4. The flowers are often prominent

Answer 2

*Chasmogamogamous*

1. these kind of flowers are similiar to flowers of other species.

2. they have exposed anther & stigma.

3.they *do not provide assured set of seeds* as there are chances of cross pollination.

4. they're open.

5. ex: Viola, pansy.

*Cliestogamous*

1. these flowers do not open at all.

2. Anther & stigma lie close to each other.

3. they provide assured set of seeds as there are no chances of cross pollination.

4. ex: subularia, cammelina bengalensis.