How are the pollen grains of
insect-pollinated and wind-pollinated
flowers different?
Answers
Answer:
In wind-pollinated flowers, the produced pollen grains are smaller and lighter in weight, which can be carried by the wind easily. In insect-pollinated flowers, the produced pollen grains are larger in size, sticky and spiny which helps the insect to carry the pollen grains.
Answer:
In wind-pollinated flowers, the produced pollen grains are smaller and lighter in weight, which can be carried by the wind easily. In insect-pollinated flowers, the produced pollen grains are larger in size, sticky and spiny which helps the insect to carry the pollen grains.
•) insect-pollinated
This transfer of pollen from one flower to another is called cross-pollination. If the pollen is transferred to the stigma of the same flower it is called self-pollination. Pollen grains are also adapted for insect pollination. ... The pollen grains are very small and light so they are easily carried on the wind.
•) wind pollinated
Anemophily or wind pollination is a form of pollination whereby pollen is distributed by wind. Almost all gymnosperms are anemophilous, as are many plants in the order Poales, including grasses, sedges, and rushes.