Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Question:
Pollination by bat is called
Options:
Hydrophily
Cheropterophily
Entemophily
Omithrophily
Correct Answer:
Cheropterophily
Explanation:
Pollination by bats is called "Chiropterophily." Bats play an important role in pollinating certain plant species, especially those that bloom at night and produce large, fragrant flowers. As bats feed on nectar, pollen sticks to their bodies and is transferred from one flower to another, facilitating the pollination process. Chiropterophilous plants often have adaptations such as light-colored, sturdy flowers and a strong fragrance to attract bats.