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What is the difference between entomophily and anemophily?

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Entomophily- Pollen is distributed by insects.
Anemophily- Pollen is distributed by wind.
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Anemophily or wind pollination is a form of pollination whereby pollen is distributed by wind. Anemophilous plants may be either gymnosperms (non-flowering) or angiosperms (flower-producing). However, flowering anemophilous species do not develop scented flowers, nor do they produce nectar. This distinguishes them from entomophilous and zoophilous species (whose pollen is spread by insects and vertebrates respectively).
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