(a) What is meant by the terms(i) Epigynous flower(ii) Staminate flower(b) How are the male parts of wind pollinated adapted to their function?
Answer Text: i)- A flower whose ovary is situated below the other floral parts.ii)- A flower with only the male reproductive parts (male flower)iii)-No bright colors, special odors, or nectar-Small-Most have no petals-Stamens and to air currents-Large amount of pollen grains-Feathery Pollen grains,smooth, light, easily airborne-Usually single-seeded fruits, such as oak, grass, birch, poplar, hazel, dock, cat-tail, plantain, and papyrus
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