Question

Enlist floral adaptations of Anemophily.

Answer 1

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● Anemophily -

• Pollination by wind is called anemophily.
• Example of plants pollinating by anemophily are grasses, maize, cannabis

◆ Floral adaptations of anemophily are -

1. Anemophilous flowers dont have colour to attract insects.
2. They dont have scent or nectar.
3. They have numerous small flowers.
4. Stamens have long filaments and are exposed.
5. Their pollen grains are dry, light weight and powdery.
6. Stigma of anemophilous flowers is sticky & feathery.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

• The Anemophily is also known as wind pollination where the pollens of the flower are distributed by the help of the wind. Some floral adaptations of the anemophilous flowers are –the flowers are small, colorless and inconspicuous.
• The flowers are lack of nectar and fragrance. The anthers of the flowers are large and placed on the long stalks. As the stigma of the flowers are long so it can easily catch the pollen grains. The major flowers are unisexual.