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Question:

Pollination in water hyacinth and water lily is brought about by the agency of Birds, Bats, Insects or wind, Water

Insects or wind

Water

Birds

Bats

Solution:

Water lily has actinomorphic flowers and produce a large number of stamens to favor anemophily (wind pollination). Water hyacinth exhibits entomophily and is pollinated by insects that feed on its foliage. So, the correct answer is 'Insects or wind'.