Which of the Following Organisms Pollinates Nearly 100 Commercially Grown

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organisms pollinates nearly 100 commercially grown crops in the U.S., including one-third of U.S.fruit, nut, and vegetable crops?

• A)honeybees
• B)bats
• C)birds
• D)bumblebees
• E)hummingbirds

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Definitions:

Hooved Mammals

Mammals belonging to the order Artiodactyla or Perissodactyla, characterized by having hooves; includes animals such as horses, deer, and cattle.

Savanna

A mixed ecosystem characterized by the coexistence of grasses with scattered trees or shrubs, usually found in regions with a seasonal rain pattern.

Maquis

Dense shrubland in Mediterranean regions, characterized by its dry and arid environment.

Matorral

A type of scrubland or shrubland plant community found in parts of the Mediterranean region and western North America.