A botanist observes a plant species in which the flowers possess a single ovule in each ovary and are packed into a dense inflorescence. Based on these structural features, which of the following sets of floral adaptations is this plant most likely to exhibit?

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The presence of a single ovule in each ovary and flowers packed into an inflorescence are characteristic features of wind-pollinated plants. Wind-pollinated flowers also possess well-exposed stamens so that the pollens are easily dispersed into wind currents, and large, often feathery stigmas to easily trap air-borne pollen grains. They produce light and non-sticky pollen. They do not produce brightly coloured petals or nectar, as these are adaptations to attract animal pollinators. Ribbon-like pollen with a mucila