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Pollination occurs by pseudocopulation mechanism in

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ophrys

B

fig

C

mango

D

Zea mays

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Pseudocopulation**: - Pseudocopulation refers to a mechanism where a male insect is attracted to a flower that mimics the appearance of a female insect. The term "pseudo" means false, and "copulation" refers to sexual intercourse. 2. **Identifying the Options**: - The question provides four options: 1. Ophrys 2. Pig 3. Mango 4. Zemes 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Ophrys**: This is a genus of orchids known for their flowers that resemble female insects. The male insects are attracted to these flowers, mistaking them for females, which leads to pollination. - **Pig**: Not a plant; therefore, it cannot be involved in pollination. - **Mango**: A flowering plant, but it does not use pseudocopulation for pollination. - **Zemes**: This does not refer to any known plant associated with pseudocopulation. 4. **Conclusion**: - Based on the analysis, the only option that involves pseudocopulation is **Ophrys**. The male insects are tricked into attempting to mate with the flower, which results in the transfer of pollen. 5. **Final Answer**: - Pollination occurs by pseudocopulation mechanism in **Ophrys**.
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