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Define Cleistogamy. What type of pollination occur in Cleistogamous flowers ?

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The flowers which remain closed with anthers and stigma lying close to each other ar called as Cleistogamous flowers. The anthers and stigmas are never exposed, so they can neve show cross pollination.
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