Biology
Assertion (A): Entomophilous flowers are not brightly coloured and often dull green in colour.
Reason (R): The pollinating agents of entomophilous flowers are usually water, wind and birds.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
Pollination
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Answer
Both A and R are False.
Reason — Entomophilous flowers are pollinated by insects. They are usually brightly coloured, scented, and often produce nectar to attract insects.
Entomophily involves insects as pollinators.
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