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Why do petals of a flower wither after fertilization has occurred?
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∙ 13y ago
They wither as their function is complete (attracting pollinators), they wither and detach from the plant so that they don't consume any more of the plants resources
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What forms after fertilization and the flower petals parts wither away?
fruit
What happens to the petals of the flame of the forest flower once the fruit starts to develop?
The petals wither away
What happens to the petals of the flames of the forest flower once the fruit starts to develop?
they will wither and fall off
What will develop after flowers wither?
After flowers wither, the flower will become a fruit because of pollination.
When the fertilized egg becomes a seed what happens to the petals?
When the ovule is fertilized, and begins to develop into the seed, the petals wither and drop off. They have done their job of attracting a pollinator and are no longer needed.
What forms after fertilization and the flower petals parts wither away?
fruit
Why do flower petals wither after fertilization occurs?
The sole purpose of the flower is to attract a pollinator. Once the flower has done it's job it is superfluous so is discarded to save energy.
What happens to the petals on a flower when the seed develops?
They wither and fall off
What happens to the petals of the flame of the forest flower once the fruit starts to develop?
The petals wither away
What happens to the petals of the flame of the forest flower once the fruit start to develop?
The petals wither away
What happens to a corn flower?
If the corn flower is pollinated, it will eventually drop the petals and form seeds. if it is not pollinated, it will wither and die.
What happens to the petals of the flames of the forest flower once the fruit starts to develop?
they will wither and fall off
What is the colorful part of flowers that protects the lower parts where seeds are made?
I believe you are referring to the flower petals, but they are not there to protect the ovary or anything and they often drop off quickly or wither. Flower petals and their bright colors (some of these colors cannot be seen by mammals) are there to attract pollinators (e.g. insects and birds) and guide them towards the center of the flower so that they may efficiently pollinate the ovary.
What happens after flower wither?
They die.
What will develop after flowers wither?
After flowers wither, the flower will become a fruit because of pollination.
When a fertilized egg becomes a seed what happens to the flower?
When a fertilised egg becomes a seed the flower spreads its seeds so there isn't a fight for space , water or sunlight. When a fertilised egg becomes a seed the flower spreads its seeds so there isn't a fight for space , water or sunlight.
When the fertilized egg becomes a seed what happens to the petals?
When the ovule is fertilized, and begins to develop into the seed, the petals wither and drop off. They have done their job of attracting a pollinator and are no longer needed.
