Flowering Plants have evolved various strategies for fertilization and some species of flowering plants have evolved mechanisms to prevent self-pollination. Discuss an advantage of preventing self fertilization and describe two features or mechanics that prevents self-pollination. Comment/ reply to at least one other classmate.
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By requiring cross-pollination with another plant, genetic material from different individuals is mixed, leading to offspring with a wider range of genetic variation. This increased genetic diversity can enhance the adaptability and resilience of the population to Show more…
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