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What is ornithophily ? Write two charact...

What is ornithophily ? Write two characteristics.

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It is mode of cross pollination performed by birds called as ornithophily.
Features.
1. Flowers are usually brightly coloured, red, orange, yellow or blue.
2. Flowers secrete abundant nectar or have edible parts. e.g., Erythrina, Grevillea.
3. Nectar is mainly made of sugar.
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