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Refer to the given statements.
(i) Both wind and water pollinated flowers are not very colourful and do not produce nectar.
(ii) Entomophilous flowers are large, colourful, fragrant and rich in nectar.
(iii) Kigelia pinnata is an insect pollinated flower.
Which of the above statement is/are incorrect ?

A

(i) only

B

(ii) only

C

(iii) only

D

(i),(ii) and (iii)

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C

Kigelia pinnata (sausage tree) is an example of chiropterophilous flower. In chiropterphily, cross pollination is performed by bats. Chiropterophilous flowers are dull-coloured with strong fermenting or fruit odour, abundant nectar and pollen grains.
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