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A particular species of plant produces light, non-sticky pollen in large numbers and its stigmas are long and feathery. These modifications facilitate pollination by

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insects

B

water

C

wind

D

animals

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Light, non-sticky pollens produced in large numbers and long and feathery stigma are characteristics of anemophilous plants. Maize, Cannabis and many grasses are some of the examples of this category.
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