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What are brightly coloured to attract birds and insects?
flowers
What is the purpose of nectar?
to attract birds and insects
What do chamealeons eat?
Insects birds berries flowers snails spiders scorpions
Why are insects and birds attracted to flowers but not pine cones?
Flowers attract by smell and color, but some birds are attracted to pine cones, like the various species of finches called crossbills.
Why do bees like blue flowers most of all?
Because insects can see purple, blue etc. better than red, orange etc. That's why tropical red flowers are almost always pollinated by birds, and red berries are eaten by birds; birds can see red better, insects can see blue better. Insects are also quite good with ultraviolet light, which is why many flowers have markings that are invisible to us, but visible to them - they can see colours beyond our vision.
How are colorful flower usually pollinated?
Colorful flowers are usually pollinated by attracting pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds with their bright petals and sweet nectar. These pollinators are drawn to the colors and scents of the flowers, and in the process of feeding on the nectar, they transfer pollen from one flower to another, aiding in the pollination process.
What is the significance of flowers that look like birds in the world of botany and horticulture?
Flowers that resemble birds are significant in botany and horticulture because they attract pollinators like birds and insects, aiding in the plant's reproduction. Additionally, these unique flowers can also be visually appealing and serve as a point of interest in gardens and landscapes.
Why do insects and birds visit flowers?
Insects and birds visit flowers to feed on nectar and pollen, which provide them with energy and nutrients. In the process, they unintentionally aid in pollination, transferring pollen from one flower to another and helping to fertilize plants for reproduction.
Why most red flowers are pollinated by birds rather than insects?
Most red flowers are pollinated by birds rather than insects because birds, particularly hummingbirds, have a high sensitivity to the red spectrum of light, making red flowers more visually appealing to them. In contrast, many insects, such as bees, are more attracted to blue and ultraviolet colors and may overlook red blooms. Additionally, bird-pollinated flowers often produce more nectar and are structured to accommodate the feeding habits of birds, which aids in effective pollination. This adaptation enhances the reproductive success of red-flowered plants in environments where bird pollinators are prevalent.
Why do wind pollenated flowers not make nectar or have bright colours and strong scent?
They don't need to attract animals to their flowers. Flowers that are colorful and have a strong scent attract animal pollenators, such as insects and birds.
What attracts insects and birds for pollination?
It is known that the floral part that attracts insect pollinators is called the petal.
Are insects needed to pollinate flowers?
Yes, insects are needed to pollinate some flowers but no, they are not needed to pollinate all flowers. Insects count -- along with bats, birds, and some mammals and reptiles -- among nature's pollinators.
