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A pollination mechanism some what similar to Anthocephalus, kigelia is seen in ?

A

Najas

B

Cucurbita

C

Adansonia

D

Calotropis

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To answer the question regarding the pollination mechanism similar to Anthocephalus and Kigelia, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Pollination Mechanism**: - Both Anthocephalus and Kigelia are known for their unique pollination mechanism that involves bats. This type of pollination is specifically termed as "Chiropterophily". 2. **List the Options**: - The options provided are Nagesque, Corbita, Adansonia, and Chalotropis. 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Nagesque**: Not widely recognized for bat pollination. - **Corbita**: No significant information linking it to bat pollination. - **Adansonia**: This genus, which includes the Baobab tree, is known to be pollinated by bats, similar to Anthocephalus and Kigelia. - **Chalotropis**: No significant information linking it to bat pollination. 4. **Conclusion**: - Based on the analysis, the plant that exhibits a pollination mechanism somewhat similar to Anthocephalus and Kigelia is **Adansonia**. ### Final Answer: The pollination mechanism somewhat similar to Anthocephalus and Kigelia is seen in **Adansonia**. ---
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