Which of the statements below is not characteristic of wind-pollinated flowers?
- Stigmas are usually large and feathery
- Nectary is usually absent
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The pollen grains have rough spiny surfaces
- The flowers are not scented.
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Wind-pollinated flowers:
- No bright colors, special odors, or nectar.
- Small.
- Most have no petals.
- Stamens and stigmas exposed to air currents.
- Large amount of pollen.
- Pollen smooth, light, easily airborne.
- Stigma feathery to catch pollen from wind.
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