Question:
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Terminology) List-II (Meaning) (A) Myrmecophily (I) Snails (B) Malacophilous (II) Bats (C) Ornithophily (III) Squirrels (D) Chiropterophily (IV) Ants (V) Birds
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I (Terminology) | List-II (Meaning) |
|---|---|
| (A) Myrmecophily | (I) Snails |
| (B) Malacophilous | (II) Bats |
| (C) Ornithophily | (III) Squirrels |
| (D) Chiropterophily | (IV) Ants |
| (V) Birds |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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Associate roots to remember terminology:
- "Myrmeco-" refers to ants.
- "Chiroptero-" refers to hand-winged animals (bats).
- "Ornitho-" refers to birds.
- "Myrmeco-" refers to ants.
- "Chiroptero-" refers to hand-winged animals (bats).
- "Ornitho-" refers to birds.
Updated On: Jul 10, 2026
- A-IV, B-I, C-V, D-II
- A-II, B-I, C-V, D-III
- A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
- A-IV, B-III, C-V, D-I
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Pollination in forest trees is mediated by various biotic and abiotic vectors. Specific scientific terms describe these relationships.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- (A) Myrmecophily: Pollination or mutualistic interaction mediated by Ants (IV).
- (B) Malacophilous: Pollination mediated by Snails or slugs (I).
- (C) Ornithophily: Pollination mediated by Birds (V).
- (D) Chiropterophily: Pollination mediated by Bats (II).
Step 3: Final Answer:
Matching the pairs gives A-IV, B-I, C-V, and D-II, which corresponds to Option (A).
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