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ZoologyOrganisms and PopulationsPopulation InteractionsMedium2 minPYQ_2026
ZoologyMediumsingle choice

Which one of the following is an appropriate example of 'sexual deceit' ?NEET 2026 (Cancelled)

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

The Mediterranean orchidOphrysemploys 'sexual deceit' to get pollinated by a species of bee. One petal of its flower bears an uncanny resemblance to the female of the bee in size, colour, and markings. The male bee is attracted to what it perceives as a female, 'pseudocopulates' with the flower, and during that process is dusted with pollen from the flower. When this same bee 'pseudocopulates' with another flower, it transfers pollen to it and thus, pollinates the flower.

Female wasp and fig exhibit mutualism.

Sea anemone and clown fish exhibit commensalism.

Cuckoo and crow exhibit brood parasitism.

Answer:Ophrysand bumblebee

Stream:NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Organisms and PopulationsSubtopic:Population Interactions
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2026

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