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The basic function of the petal is to attract insects and mammals to the flower for pollination; to a certain degree they also offer a small amount of protection to the reproductive structures. Some petals play a secondary roll providing a landing platform for pollinators (mainly insects).
The petals are also called the inflorescence of the the flower.
In Dicotyledonous flowers the petals are protected when young by the calyx.
In Dicotyledonous plants the flowers either have petals in multiples of 4 or 5 (eg. 4, 8, 12 or 5, 10, 15 etc.).
In Monocotyledonous plants the flower have petals in multiples of 3 (eg. 3, 6, 9 etc.).
Some petals are brightly coloured and are pleasant for humans to look at.
Flowers that sometimes appear drab to humans are patterned in ways that are visible to animals and insects, but not us - they may contain pigments and patterns that are only visible in utraviolet light (which some insects can see).
Petals have no function in photosynthesis.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 15y agoFlowers don't have pedals; bicycles do. The petals on a flower serve mainly to attract bees and other insects to accomplish pollenization.
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∙ 12y agothe flower pedals are colorful to attract bees. the bees lands on it, takes it's honey and pollen, and passes the pollon on to other plants. this lets the plants reproduce.
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∙ 9y agoFlower petals are used to protect the pollen. Their primary function is to attract pollenating insects with their bright colors.
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∙ 8y agoA pedal is a man made construct on which to place a human foot, it has no function on a plant.
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How do you spell pistal on a flower?
A petal is a part of a flower. Not to be confused with a pedal which is operated by one's feet, such as a brake pedal.
What the function of sepals in the unopened flower?
The sepals protect the tender parts of the flower in the unopened flower.
What is the function of a leaf from a flower?
The leaf of a flower uses the sun to produce food for the flower. This is called photosynthesis.
What is the function the style in the flower?
The function of the style in a flower is to connect the stigma to the ovary. This is where pollen grains are deposited and transported to the ovary for pollination.
What is the function of a ovule flower?
The point is so that the flower can be fertilised and that flowers can reproduce
Can you preserve a flower pedal?
You can preserve a flower petal by dehydrating it.
How do you spell pistal on a flower?
A petal is a part of a flower. Not to be confused with a pedal which is operated by one's feet, such as a brake pedal.
What car part means the same thing as a flower?
pedal]
What makes flower pedal move?
the wind makes it move
What is the function of pedal ganglia?
The pedal ganglion supply nerves to the foot muscles of mollusks.
What is the function of the flower stamen?
it is a male part in the flower
What function does a ovary do in flower part?
it controls the flower
What is the function of stamen of the flower?
it is a male part in the flower
What is the function in the unopened flower?
It protects the flower bud.
What is the function flower of the sepals in the unopened flower?
The sepals protect the tender parts of the flower in the unopened flower.
What is the function of the sepals on the flower?
Sepals protect the flower whilst the flower is developing from a bud.
What is the function the flower?
The function of a flower is to attract things and animals that pollinate then so they can aid in the fertilization of the plants seeds.
