Question
Biology Question on organisms and populations
Which type of association is found in between entomophilous flower and pollinating agent :-
A
Mutualism
B
Commensalism
C
Cooperation
D
Co-evolution.
Answer
Mutualism
Explanation
Solution
Coevolution can occur in any interspecific : relationship like symbiosis or mutualism. The relation between an entomophilous flower and pollinating insect shows co-evolved mutualism. In this the plant depends exclusively on the insect for pollination and the insect relies on the plant for food.