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Correct option is (d)
Pseudocopulation describes behaviour similar to copulation.
It serves a reproductive function for one or both participants but do not involve actual sexual union between the individuals.
It is generally applied to a pollinator attempting to copulate with a flower.
Some flowers mimic a potential female mate visually but the key stimuli are often chemical and tactile. This is termed as Pouyannian mimicry.
For example: Orchids commonly achieve reproduction in this manner.The appearance and odour of Ophrys is similar to female wasp and are mistake by male wasps.
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Correct option is (d)
Pseudocopulation describes behaviour similar to copulation.
It serves a reproductive function for one or both participants but do not involve actual sexual union between the individuals.
It is generally applied to a pollinator attempting to copulate with a flower.
Some flowers mimic a potential female mate visually but the key stimuli are often chemical and tactile. This is termed as Pouyannian mimicry.
For example: Orchids commonly achieve reproduction in this manner.
In an orchid Ophrys speculum (most interesting and unique mechanism of pollination), pollination occurs by a wasp called Culpa aurea.
The appearance and odour of Ophrys is similar to female wasp and are mistake by male wasps.
Then they land on Ophrys flowers to perform act of pseudo-copulation and thus pollination takes place. This plant-insect relationship is useful only to plant.
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