Biology
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Medium
Question
Stamens are not usually pendulous in plants pollinated by __________ ?
A
Wind
B
Insects
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C
Water
D
Rain
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A
Wind
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B
Insects
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C
Water
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D
Rain
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Explanation
In plants pollinated by insects, stamens are typically positioned upright rather than pendulous (hanging), allowing for more direct contact with visiting pollinators, unlike wind-pollinated flowers, which often have dangling stamens to release pollen into the air.