What type of pollination takes place in Vallisneria?

Options

APollination occurs in submerged condition by water
BFlowers emerge above surface of water and pollination occurs by insects
CFlowers emerge above water surface and pollen is carried by wind
DMale flowers are carried by water currents to female flowers at the surface of water

Correct answer

D. Male flowers are carried by water currents to female flowers at the surface of water

Step-by-step solution

Vallisneria is a water pollinated plant. In Vallisneria, the female flowers reach the surface of water by the long stalk and the male flowers or pollen grains are released on to the surface of water. They are carried passively by water currents to female flowers at surface of water.

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