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Pollination by snails is termed as...

Pollination by snails is termed as

A

Cheiropteriphily

B

Malacophily

C

Myrmecophily

D

Zoophily

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To solve the question "Pollination by snails is termed as," we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks for the specific term that describes the process of pollination carried out by snails. 2. **Analyze the Options**: We have four options to consider: - Chiropterophyllae - Malacophyllae - Myrmecophyllae - Zoophyllae 3. **Define Each Option**: - **Chiropterophyllae**: This term refers to pollination by bats, which are mammals. Hence, this option is not correct. - **Malacophyllae**: This term specifically refers to pollination by snails. This is a strong candidate for the correct answer. - **Myrmecophyllae**: This term describes pollination by ants. Therefore, this option is also not correct. - **Zoophyllae**: This is a general term that refers to pollination by animals in general, but it does not specifically refer to snails. 4. **Select the Correct Answer**: Based on the definitions, the term that specifically refers to pollination by snails is **Malacophyllae**. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the answer to the question "Pollination by snails is termed as" is **Malacophyllae**. ### Final Answer: Malacophyllae
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