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(a) What is meant by the terms (i) Epigynous flower (ii) Staminate flower (b) How are the male parts of wind pollinated flowers adapted to their function?

(a) What is meant by the terms (i) Epigynous flower (ii) Staminate flower
(b) How are the male parts of wind pollinated flowers adapted to their function?

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John
(a) (i) A flower whose ovary is situated below the other floral parts

(ii) A flower with only the male reproductive parts (male flower)

(b) - Large anthers to bear many pollen grains.

- Anther loosely attached hence swayed by wind to release pollen grains

- Flexible filament to allow swaying

- Small, smooth and light pollen grains to be carried by the wind
johnmulu answered the question on May 9, 2017 at 05:39

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