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An interesting modification of flower shape for insect pollination occurs in some orchids in which a male insect mistakes the pattern on the orchid

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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

(1) pseudocopulation

(2) mimicry

(3) pseudo parthenocarpy

(4) pseudo pollination

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Correct answer: (2) mimicry

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