Question

Animal-mediated pollination ... (choose one most appropriate answer)

O Is characteristic of the 4th great radiation of the land plants, which resulted in a group of plants called the
Angiosperms.
O Tends to increase inbreeding among the species of plant being pollinated.
O Likely has decreased the diversification of both insects and flowering plants.
O Allows the plant to reproduce only when the plant population is at a high density.
O Is a less efficient mode of pollination than wind pollination.

Answer 1

Answer: Tends to increase inbreeding among the species of plant being pollinated.

Step-by-step explanation:

Animal-mediated pollination, where animals such as insects, birds, or bats transfer pollen from one flower to another, tends to increase inbreeding among the species of plant being pollinated. This is because animals often visit multiple flowers of the same plant or closely related plants in close proximity, leading to a higher likelihood of pollen being transferred between closely related individuals. This can result in reduced genetic diversity and increased inbreeding among the plant population, which may have both positive and negative effects depending on the specific species and ecological context.

The other options provided do not accurately reflect the characteristics of animal-mediated pollination. For example, animal-mediated pollination is actually considered to be a more efficient mode of pollination compared to wind pollination, as it allows for targeted and controlled transfer of pollen between flowers, increasing the chances of successful pollination and reproduction. Animal-mediated pollination is also not limited to high plant population density or specific plant groups such as angiosperms, and there is no evidence to suggest that it has decreased diversification among insects and flowering plants.