Answer: The correct statements are 1 and 2:
1.Self-pollination occurs when the pollen from the anther is deposited on the stigma of the same flower, or another flower on the same plant.
2.Cross-pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on a different individual of the same species.
Explanation:
Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from an anthers to a receptive stigma. In most species of flowering plants, external agents bring about pollination. Also, flowers have evolved special structures and mechanisms to ensure successful pollination.
There are two types of pollination
--> Self pollination: This takes place when mature pollen grains from the anther of a flower fall on the stigma of the same flower or that of another flower on the same plant. This type of pollination brings the male gametes and egg cells of the same plant together. The resultant offspring show very little genetic variation.
--> Cross pollination: This occurs when mature pollen grains of a flower are transferred to the stigma of a flower of another plant of the same or closely related species. This brings the male gametes and egg cells of two different parent plants together. Therefore, there is greater genetic variation among the offspring.
Mangroves swamps or forests are productive wetlands and grow in saline and humid climates. They play an important role in fisheries, coastal protection and wildlife habitat.
<h3>What is the importance of mangrove forests?</h3>
The mangroves are located in the subtropical and the tropical region where the climate is high in humidity and have saline and waterlogged forests.
The mangroves interact with the ecosystem through various means and help other aquatic organism for shelter and reproductive sites.
They help the ecosystem in maintaining water quality and help in coastal protection along with aiding the wildlife habitat. The fishes reside in the roots and the forests structures and lay their eggs.
Therefore, option d. all of the above is correct.
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The answer may be B due to they mostly look dark :3 hope I helped
