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Hydorphily is limited to 30 genera which are mostly

A

gymnosperms

B

monocots

C

dicots

D

more than one option is correct

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: 1. **Understanding Hydrophily**: Hydrophily is a type of pollination that occurs through water. It is an abiotic method of pollination where pollen is transferred from one flower to another via water. 2. **Types of Hydrophily**: There are two main types of hydrophily: - **Epihydrophily**: This occurs on the surface of the water. An example of a plant that uses this method is Valisneria. - **Hypohydrophily**: This occurs beneath the surface of the water. An example of a plant that uses this method is Zostera, commonly known as seagrass. 3. **Occurrence in Flowering Plants**: Hydrophily is quite rare among flowering plants (angiosperms) and is limited to about 30 genera. 4. **Identifying the Correct Group**: The question asks which group hydrophily is mostly associated with. The options provided are: - Gymnosperms - Monocots - Dicots - More than one option is correct 5. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Gymnosperms**: Incorrect, as they do not primarily rely on water for pollination. - **Monocots**: Correct, as hydrophily is mostly seen in monocots. - **Dicots**: Incorrect, as they are not primarily associated with hydrophily. - **More than one option is correct**: Incorrect, as only monocots are primarily associated with hydrophily. 6. **Conclusion**: The correct answer to the question is **monocots**.
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