Question

Select the statement that is not correct.

• A. In aquatic plants like water hyacinth, pollination is carried out by insect or wind
• B. In Vallisneria, the male flowers reach the surface of the water by a long stalk to liberate pollen grains
• C. In seagrasses, female flowers remain submerged in water
• D. Vallisneria and Hydrilla grow in freshwater while Zostera grows in seawater.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Vallisneria is a type of freshwater aquatic plant which uses the water for pollination purpose. In it, the female flower reaches the surface via long stalk to receive the pollen grains which are released by the male flower on to the surface of the water.