What is the Pollinating Agent for Water hyacinth and Water lily?

Aquatic plants are mostly pollinated by water (hydrophilly). For example, in vallisneria, Hydrilla and Zostera water is the source for pollinating flowers. Vallisneria is a dioecious plant meaning both male and female plants are separate. The female flower reaches on the surface of water by the...

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Why Do Animals Hibernate?

Hibernation is called “winter sleep” in which animals go into a state of inactivity due to cold environmental temperature, short day lengths and limitations of food. It is a survival strategy that animals adopt when the food availability is scarce or difficult to find during a chilly winter season. During hibernation, animals lower their metabolic processes; it allows animals to use body’s energy...

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