The flies are their pollinators which help with reproducing
Flies mainly pollinate these smelly flowers
the rafflesia attracts flies , which in turn pollinate the rafflesia
A nickname for Rafflesia is "Corpse Flower" because it has the appearance and odor of rotting flesh. We don't like the smell but it attracts many flies that help pollinate the flowers.
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The rafflesia arnoldii relies on carrion flies to pollinate its flowers. The plant emits a strong odor similar to that of rotting flesh, attracting the flies which then transfer pollen between flowers. Once fertilized, the plant produces large fruits containing seeds that are dispersed by animals that feed on the fruit.
***Possible Answer:***The fly is attracted by the "carrion " smell of the Rafflessia flowers, it carries the pollen on its body as it flies from flower to flower, thus helping to pollinate them.
it is becausethe rain Forest are cut out where also rafflesia cannot grow
Heliconia Rafflesia
Flies and insects
Flies and insects
Rafflesia is the scientific/Latin/botanical name. Rafflesia is the genus.
The symbiotic relationship between a Rafflesia plant and vine is parasitism.The Rafflesia plant benefits, but the vine suffers and soon dies.