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Many of the different species of orchids have unique adaptations of their flower structure and mechanisms of pollination. One of these pollination mechanisms is called pseudocopulatory pollination, which is where part of the flower actually looks like a female insect. What it does is release a scent into the air to smell like the pheromones of a female bee, fly, wasp or whatever species of insect the orchid needs to attract. When the male insect lands on it and "mates" with what really is the flower, the pollen attaches to the insect and stays with it until it reaches the next flower.
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What r monk seals physical adaptations?
They swim in orchids
Do orchids have special adaptations to live in rainforests?
Yes, They release a good scent to attract bees,wasps or flies.
What stems do orchids have?
Orchids typically have a modified stem known as a pseudobulb, which serves as a storage organ for water and nutrients. This structure helps the plant survive in varying environmental conditions. In addition to pseudobulbs, orchids may also have elongated stems called canes or a more traditional stem structure, depending on the species. These adaptations allow orchids to thrive in diverse habitats.
Are the orchids from Zynah Orchids of high quality?
Can I gift orchids from Zynah Orchids to someone special in India?
What are terrestrial orchids?
Terrestrial orchids are orchids that live in the soil of the ground and not in trees
What two things are unique about the pollination biology of orchids?
Orchids exhibit unique pollination biology through their specialized floral structures and intricate relationships with specific pollinators. Many orchids have evolved complex shapes and scents that mimic the appearance and pheromones of female insects, luring male pollinators to facilitate transfer of pollen. Additionally, orchids often employ a mechanism called "pollinia," which are cohesive masses of pollen that attach to the pollinator, ensuring efficient pollen transfer during their mating process. These adaptations highlight the co-evolution of orchids and their pollinators, leading to highly specialized interactions.
Where apple orchids are?
That sentence does not make sense do you mean where are apple orchids or what are apple orchids?
What plants live in the tropical rainforest list them?
Some plants that can be found in the tropical rainforest include orchids, bromeliads, epiphytes, ferns, and towering canopy trees like mahogany and kapok. These plants have adaptations to thrive in the warm, wet conditions of the rainforest.
What thing eats orchids?
a animal eats orchids
Who is the speaker in the poem orchids?
what is the mood in the poem orchids
Where in Jamaica can orchids be found?
where in Jamaica can orchids can be found
Is it Spray of orchids or bunch of orchids?
a stem of orchids is called a spray but multiple sprays would be called a bunch
