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A) What are false fruits? Give an exampl...

A) What are false fruits? Give an example.
B) Write the characteristie features of insect pollinated flowers.

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a) The fruits develop from the part other than ovary i.e., thalamus is called false fruits. Ex: apple, strawberry, cashew.
b) Characteristics
I. The flowers are large, conspicuous, coloured and showy.
II. When flowers are small, they aggregate in the form of an inflorescence.
III. The flowers have a fragrance and sweet nectar.
IV. Pollengrains are rough and surrounded by sticky substance called pollenkitt.
V. Flowers are very good places for the insects to lay their eggs. Ex: Yucca, Ficus.
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