Q. In which of its following plants the pseudo copulation occurs?

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Solution:

In orchid (Ophrys speculum) pollination occurs by act of pseudo copulation by the wasp colpa. Appearance and odour of Ophrys is similar to female wasp and hence male wasp are mistaken and they land on Ophrys flower to perform act of pseudo-copulation and thus pollination taken place.