An interesting modification of flower shape for insect pollination occurs in some orchids in which a male insect mistakes the pattern on the orchid flower for the female of his species and tries to copulate with it, thereby pollinating the flower. This phenomenon is called

  • A

    Pseudoparthenocarpy

  • B

    Mimicry

  • C

    Pseudopollination

  • D

    Pseudocopulation

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