Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Ornithophily refers to-

  1. Pollination through wind

  2. Pollination through birds

  3. Pollination by insects

  4. Dispersal of seeds by wind
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Explanation

Ornithophily specifically refers to pollination by birds. The term comes from 'ornis' (bird) and 'phily' (love). Wind pollination is anemophily, insect pollination is entomophily, and seed dispersal by wind is anemochory. Birds like sunbirds and hummingbirds are common pollinators.

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