DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is A True. Insect Pollination: Agents which facilitate the pollination in between flowers are insects. Bright colored flowers with nectar and scent are present.

Detailed explanation-2: -Brightly coloured scented flowers generally show entomophily. In entomophily, insects are the pollinating agents. These are the most common biotic agents of pollination. Bees are the most common insect which functions as pollinating agents.

Detailed explanation-3: -A pollinator detects a flower’s scent and follows the concentration gradient of the chemical producing the scent to the flower. Plant species pollinated by bees and flies have sweet scents and those pollinated by beetles have strong musty, spicy, or fruity odors.

Detailed explanation-4: -(ii) Entomophilous flowers are large, colourful, fragrant and rich in nectar. (iii) Kigelia pinnata is an insect pollinated flower.