Question
Differentiate between wind pollinated and insect pollinated flowers.

Answer

S. No. Wind Pollinated Insect Pollinated
1. Wind pollinated flowers don not have nectar Insect Pollinated flowers are rich in nectar to attract insects.
2. The petals are dull and does not attract the insects The petals of these flowers are very colorful and attractive.
3. They dont have any scent The scent of these flowers are another factor that attracts insects.
4. The pollen grains are non-sticky, light The pollen grains are sticky.
5. Stigma is feathery, to catch the pollen grain Stigma is non-feathery and sticky.

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