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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pollination by bats
A
Chiropterophilous
B
Corpophilous
C
Cyttariphilous
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pollination of plants by bats is called chiropterophily. Plants pollinated by bats often have pale nocturnal flowers (in contrast, bees are mostly attracted to bright, daytime flowers). These flowers are often large and bell shaped, and some bats have evolved specifically to reach the nectar at the bottom of them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pollination by bats is called chiropterophily.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pollination by bats is called as Chiropterophily.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chiropterophily means the pollination which occurs through bats. The flower which is pollinated by bats is known as the chiropterophilous flower. Bat pollination plants are commonly found in tropical and desert areas.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the tropics and deserts, bats are often the pollinators of nocturnal flowers such as agave, guava, and morning glory. The flowers are usually large and white or pale-colored so that they can be distinguished from their dark surroundings at night.

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