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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Geitonogamy**: Geitonogamy is a type of self-fertilization in flowering plants. 2. **Mechanism of Geitonogamy**: In geitonogamy, pollen is transferred from one flower to another flower, but both flowers are on the same plant. 3. **Role of Vectors**: The transfer of pollen in geitonogamy is facilitated by vectors, which can include wind or pollinators (like bees or butterflies). ...
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