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A large white flower which blooms in the night having a scent of rotting fruit and producing a capious amount of nectar is most likely to be pollinated by

A

insects

B

birds

C

Snakes

D

bats

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the characteristics of the flower and determine which type of pollinator is most likely to be attracted to it. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Characteristics of the Flower:** - The flower is large and white. - It blooms at night. - It has a scent similar to rotting fruit. - It produces a copious amount of nectar. 2. **Consider the Pollinators:** - **Insects:** Typically, insect-pollinated flowers are colorful and bloom during the day. Since this flower is white and blooms at night, it is unlikely to be pollinated by insects. - **Birds:** Similar to insects, birds are attracted to brightly colored flowers and those with pleasant scents. This flower does not fit those criteria, making bird pollination unlikely. - **Snakes:** Snakes are not known to pollinate flowers, so this option can be ruled out. - **Bats:** Bats are nocturnal and are active at night. They are attracted to flowers that are white or pale in color, have strong scents (including unpleasant ones like rotting fruit), and produce large amounts of nectar. 3. **Conclusion:** - Given the characteristics of the flower and the behavior of the potential pollinators, the flower is most likely to be pollinated by bats. ### Final Answer: The flower is most likely to be pollinated by **bats**. ---
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