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In most of the water pollinated species ...

In most of the water pollinated species pollen grains are protected from wetting by a

A

Mucilagenous covering

B

Agar coating

C

Algin coating

D

Pectose coating

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In most of the water pollinated species pollen grains are protected from wetting by a mucilagenous covering.
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