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Adansonia (Boabab Tree) is

A

Malacophilous

B

Ornithophilous

C

Chiropterophilous

D

Anemophilous.

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To determine the classification of the Adansonia (Baobab Tree) in terms of its pollination method, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Options**: The options given are Malacophilus, Ornithophilus, Chiropterophilus, and Anemophilus. Each of these terms refers to a specific type of pollination mechanism. 2. **Define Each Term**: - **Malacophilus**: Refers to plants that are pollinated by snails and slugs. - **Ornithophilus**: Refers to plants that are pollinated by birds. - **Chiropterophilus**: Refers to plants that are pollinated by bats. - **Anemophilus**: Refers to plants that are pollinated by wind. 3. **Identify the Pollinators of the Baobab Tree**: Research or recall that the Baobab Tree (Adansonia) is primarily pollinated by fruit bats. 4. **Match the Pollination Type**: Since the Baobab Tree is pollinated by bats, it falls under the category of Chiropterophilus. 5. **Select the Correct Option**: Based on the information, the correct classification for the Baobab Tree (Adansonia) is Chiropterophilus. ### Final Answer: The Adansonia (Baobab Tree) is **Chiropterophilus**. ---
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