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(C) Pollination in the $Yucca$ plant is a classic example of an obligate mutualistic relationship.This plant is pollinated exclusively by a specific s

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Moths

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(C) Pollination in the $Yucca$ plant is a classic example of an obligate mutualistic relationship.This plant is pollinated exclusively by a specific species of moth,known as the $Yucca$ moth ($Tegeticula$ $yuccasella$).The moth deposits its eggs into the locule of the ovary of the flower and simultaneously collects pollen to pollinate the stigma,ensuring the development of seeds which serve as food for the developing moth larvae.Therefore,the correct answer is $C$ (Moths).

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$i$. Ornithophily	$a$. Bat
$ii$. Entomophily	$b$. Wind
$iii$. Anemophily	$c$. Bird
$iv$. Chiropterophily	$d$. Insect

Pollination in $Yucca$ plant is carried out by:

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Match the type of pollination given in Column-$I$ with its pollinating agent from Column-$II$.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$i$. Ornithophily $a$. Bat
$ii$. Entomophily $b$. Wind
$iii$. Anemophily $c$. Bird
$iv$. Chiropterophily $d$. Insect

Even in the absence of pollinating agents,seed-setting is assured in:

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