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Wind-pollinated flowers typically have all of the following features EXCEPT:
ALight, non-sticky, dry pollen
BBright colours and sweet nectar
CWell-exposed stamens
DLarge, feathery stigmas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Bright colours and sweet nectar
Wind-pollinated (anemophilous) flowers are **dull, scentless, nectarless** — they don't need to attract animals. They have light, non-sticky pollen, exposed stamens and feathery stigmas. Example: corn cob (the 'silk' is feathery stigma).
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