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State two adaptations of a wind-pollinated flower.
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Answer
Wind-pollinated flowers produce very large quantities of light, dry and smooth pollen that is easily carried by air currents. Their stamens are long and versatile so that the anthers hang outside the flower, and the stigmas are large, branched or feathery to catch the pollen.
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Explanation
Such flowers are usually small, dull and lack scent and nectar.
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