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How does ultraviolet light help bees detect pollen in flowers?
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∙ 14y ago
Bees can see ultra-violet light, and there are patterns on the petals of many plants which are visible only in ultra-violet and lead the bee to the source of nectar. The flowers are so arranged that as the bee goes to the nectar it will brush against the stamens and pick up pollen.
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How do you detect lighting?
With a ultraviolet light detector.
What does Ultraviolet do?
ultraviolet helps give so types of flowers with light
Invisible light beyond the violet spectrum?
Waves too long for the eye to detect: Infra-red lightWaves too short for the eye to detect: Ultraviolet light
Does a photon of ultraviolet light bouncing off a flower ready to give nectar and pollen bounce into the compound eyes of a honeybee to get its attention?
The bee can see in the ultraviolet (UV) region, and flowers appear differently when viewed in light of shorter wavelengths. This gives the honeybee visual clues as to which flowers are asking for attention from the insect. Flowers have evolved the capacity to reflect UV light from various parts of their petals over time. And they have done this just to improve the ability of the plant to attract the attention of bees and other insects that can see in ultraviolet wavelengths. Those flowers that attract more attention and give nectar get pollinated more effectively, and this improves the chances they will reproduce.
How does the structure of a flower help in pollination?
Flowers are really there to reproduce. Firstly is cross pollination, to do this a flower needs to grab a bees/butterflies/birds attention. First of all, colour. Bees can only see ultraviolet light, so flowers use this to their advantage, by colouring their flower in ultraviolet, this makes them stand out. Secondly the flowers shape, the petals are designed to guide the pollinator to the pollen. Sometimes pollination is not done by animals, self pollination is also common, a flower simply reproduces by itself, it does this by producing pollen and using it, however this must be triggered by movement, this is usually done by wind so the flower would need to be light and big.
Why do the digital sensors in a camera only need to detect three different colours?
Photographs can be taken using film or sensors that can detect ultraviolet light. These photos can be printed as 'false colour' images with ultraviolet colours converted to colours that we can see
Which animals detect ultraviolet light?
I now that bumblebees are able to see ultraviolet rays. I am not sure about any other animals or insects. I am also looking for more answers.
What does uv light detect in a crime scene?
Ultraviolet (UV) light causes some body fluids, such as urine and semen, to fluoresce, making them visible to the naked eye.
Why do flowers pollinated by wind produce lots of dry pollen?
It is because they they are light so they can be blown easily by the wind
What waves to insects use to find nectar?
Some insects use ultraviolet waves to find nectar. The ultraviolet light leaves marks on flowers, and the insects can sense them and find the nearby nectar.
Can scorpions see in ultraviolet light?
No. They can not see in ultraviolet light. They are known to glow when exposed to ultraviolet light, though.
What does an ultraviolet telescope collect?
Ultraviolet light. That's why it's called so.
