NEETBotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
In aquatic plants such as water hyacinth and water lily, pollination is brought about by which of the following agents?
Options
- AWater currents at the surface
- BInsects or wind
- CWater currents below the surface
- DBirds and bats
Correct answer
B. Insects or wind
Step-by-step solution
According to NCERT, although water hyacinth and water lily are aquatic plants, their flowers emerge above the level of water. Therefore, they are pollinated by insects or wind, similar to most land plants. A common misconception is that all aquatic plants use water for pollination, but water is the pollinating agent for only a limited number of aquatic genera. Answer: Insects or wind