The photograph shows the pollination on a flower.

a. Which type of pollination is shown in this photograph?

If the pollen is transferred from the same flower or another flower of the same plant, it is self-pollination.

If the pollen is transferred from a different plant of the same species, it is cross-pollination.

b. Write two adaptations of this type of flower that help in the process of pollination.

If insect-pollinated: Brightly colored petals, nectar production, sticky pollen grains.

If wind-pollinated: Light, dry pollen, feathery stigma, long filaments to expose anthers.

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