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(A) The Mediterranean orchid,$Ophrys$,employs a mechanism known as 'sexual deceit' to ensure pollination.One petal of the flower bears an uncanny rese

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(A) The Mediterranean orchid,$Ophrys$,employs a mechanism known as 'sexual deceit' to ensure pollination.One petal of the flower bears an uncanny resemblance to the female of a bee species in size,color,and markings.The male bee perceives the flower as a female and attempts to copulate with it.During this process,pollen grains from the flower get dusted on the male bee's body.When the bee repeats this behavior with another flower,it facilitates cross-pollination.

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

Which plant employs 'sexual deceit' to ensure pollination?

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