Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a characteristic of Paramecium?
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Introduction to Taxonomy
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Early seed plants were most likely pollinated by which of the following?
A
Wind
B
Bees
C
Bats
D
Birds
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Understand the context: Early seed plants, such as gymnosperms, evolved before the appearance of many modern pollinators like bees, bats, and birds. This means their primary method of pollination relied on non-animal mechanisms.
Recall the characteristics of wind pollination: Wind-pollinated plants produce large quantities of lightweight pollen that can be carried by air currents. They often lack showy flowers or nectar, as they do not need to attract animal pollinators.
Eliminate options involving animals: Bees, bats, and birds are animal pollinators that are associated with more advanced flowering plants (angiosperms), which evolved later than early seed plants.
Focus on the correct mechanism: Early seed plants, such as conifers, relied on wind as their primary pollination method because it was efficient and did not require the presence of animals.
Conclude that the correct answer is 'Wind,' as it aligns with the evolutionary timeline and the characteristics of early seed plants.
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