Differentiate between chasmogamy and cleistogamy

1.	Differentiate between chasmogamy and cleistogamy
Answer» Chasmogamy: 1. In chasmogamy, the flowers opens and express its mature anthers and stigma for pollination. 2. Self-pollination is uncertain 3. Depend on pollinating agents 4. Example: Hibiscus Cleistogamy: 1. In cleistogamy the pollination occurs without opening of flowers and exposing their sex organs. 2. Self pollination is certain. 3. No need of pollinating agents. 4. Example: Commelina

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Chasmogamy:

1. In chasmogamy, the flowers opens and express its mature anthers and stigma for pollination.

2. Self-pollination is uncertain

3. Depend on pollinating agents

4. Example: Hibiscus

Cleistogamy:

1. In cleistogamy the pollination occurs without opening of flowers and exposing their sex organs.

2. Self pollination is certain.

3. No need of pollinating agents.

4. Example: Commelina

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