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Many insects may consume pollen or the n...

Many insects may consume pollen or the nectar without bringing about pollination. Such floral visitors are referred to as

A

Pollen robbers

B

Nectar robbers

C

Pseudocopulators

D

Both A and B

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Many insects may consume pollen or the nectar with out bringing about pollination. Such floral visitors are referred to as pollen or nectar robbers.
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