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What are the characteristics of the flowers pollinated by wind?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Wind Pollination**: - Flowers that are pollinated by wind are known to undergo a process called anemophily. This means that the pollen grains are transferred from the male part of the flower to the female part through the wind. 2. **Lack of Bright Colors**: - Flowers that rely on wind for pollination do not have bright colors. Unlike insect-pollinated flowers, they do not need to attract pollinators, so they tend to be dull in color. ...
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