Question

Pollination by bats is ______

• A. Ornithophily
• B. Zoophily
• C. Chiropterophily
• D. Anmeophily

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Chiropterophily

• It is cross pollination performed by bats.

• Bats are nocturnal flying mammals which can transport pollen over long distance, sometimes over 30 km.

• Chiropterophilous flowers are dull-coloured with strong fermenting or fruity odour, abundant nectar and pollen grains.