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In Ficus religiosa, pollination is effected by

In Ficus religiosa, pollination is effected by Correct Answer insects

Concept:

  • Pollination is the act of transferring pollen grains from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma. The goal of every living organism, including plants, is to create offspring for the next generation. One of the ways that plants can produce offspring is by making seeds.
  • Pollination is carried by different agents-
Agents Pollination
Air Anemophily
Water Hydrophily
Insects Entomophily
Animals Zoophily
Birds Ornithophily

Explanation:

  • Ficus religiosa is the scientific name of the Peepal tree.
  • The pollination in Ficus is carried out by insects, especially the small wasp that enters the plant's inflorescence to find a suitable place for laying eggs and in turn, become a pollinating agent.
  • The pollination by an insect is called Entomophily.
  • Entomophily is a form of pollination whereby pollen of plants, especially of flowering plants, is distributed by insects and the flower is called entomophilous flower, e.g. Rose, Jasmine, Salvia, Bougainvillea, Lotus, Cestrum, Sunflower, etc. The common visiting insects are Bees, Butterflies, Moths, Wasps, and Drones, etc.

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