Animals looking for nectar spread pollen
Nectar is produced by flowers to attract insects, bats or birds that will help to carry its pollen to other plants (and bring fresh pollen to it). If a plant is pollinated in the wind, then it doesn't need to spend the energy to make nectar.
Wind-pollinated plants do not need colorful flowers as they are not pollinated by animals, insects or birds. Since wind-pollinated plants do not need colorful flowers, they might as well put their energy into making their pollen lighter, or more of it.
Wind-pollinated flowers typically have small petals because they do not need to attract pollinators, unlike insect-pollinated flowers that often possess large, colorful petals to lure in bees and other insects. The reduced size of the petals helps minimize the flower's overall surface area, making it easier for the wind to transport pollen. Additionally, smaller petals can help protect the reproductive structures from environmental factors while allowing for efficient pollen dispersal.
Morning glories are primarily pollinated by bees, particularly bumblebees, which are attracted to their vibrant flowers. The flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon, making them accessible for daytime pollinators. Additionally, some species of morning glory can be self-pollinating, meaning they can fertilize their own flowers without the need for external pollinators. Their trumpet-shaped blooms and sweet nectar serve to attract these pollinators effectively.
Answer 1: If a bloom has large petals and sepals, it's much harder to pollinate the flower. They would just get in the way. Answer 2: Petals and sepals are used to attract pollinators and give them a place to land. Wind pollinated plants don't need to attract pollinators or provide landing space for them. Thus, there is no use for large sepals and petals. .
Bees make honey from nectar gathered from flowers. If there are no nectar-bearing flowers available, then the bees can't make honey. Nor will there be any nectar to feed on, so they will feed on their stored honey.
Flax is primarily pollinated by insects, particularly bees, which are attracted to its bright blue flowers. The flowers have a structure that encourages cross-pollination, as they are designed to facilitate the transfer of pollen between plants. While some self-pollination can occur, insect pollination is crucial for maximizing seed production and ensuring genetic diversity. The blooming period of flax is relatively short, making timely pollination essential for successful cultivation.
Pollination of flowers happen through animals and insects.Flowers like jasmine & sepals bloom at night & get pollinated through animals & insects. So,these flowers have special adoptation to attract insects.Have fragrant & white colour are special adoptation.In addition white colour is more visible than other colours in night.Therefore insects attracted to such flowers.
1. White stands out better in low light conditions making it easier for insects to find. 2. As they bloom at night the plant does not have to waste resources producing coloured pigments (for petals) to attract day insects (such as bees) - most night blooming flowers are pollinated by moths and bats. 3. Night blooming flowers are normally heavily scented - which acts as an attractant for nocturnal insects and mammal's.
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Flowers aren't colored, they have PETALS that are colored. The flowers spend most of their energy making colorful petals mostly to attract pollinators (bees, butterflies, etc...), but after they are pollinated, they lose their petals because they should spend their energy of developing a seed rather than making petals, and also because they don't want pollinators to be attracted to them now that they are pollinated and make them pollinate other flowers instead.