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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.

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Do wind pollinated flowers have large showy flowers?

No, wind-pollinated flowers do not typically have large, showy flowers. Instead, they often have small, inconspicuous flowers that produce a lot of pollen to be carried by the wind to nearby flowers for pollination.


Why would a plant pollinated by a bat not require colourful flowers?

Plants pollinated by bats do not need colorful flowers because bats are usually active during the night and rely on their sense of smell and echolocation to locate flowers. These plants often have dull-colored flowers, but produce strong scents and nectar to attract bats for pollination. The lack of color is compensated by other attractants that appeal to bats' sensory preferences.


What is the brightly colored parts of a flower called?

Usually the petals are the colorfal/attractive part of a flower.


How do cactus grow flowers?

Cacti typically bloom in response to specific triggers like temperature, light, or water availability. Once these triggers are met, the cactus will produce flower buds, which eventually blossom into flowers. Cactus flowers are usually brightly colored to attract pollinators like bees or birds.


What is the different in pollen at wind and insect pollination?

The answer is really pretty simple. Flowers that are pollinated by insects are pollinated by insects going from one flower to an other, carrying pollen from one flower to the next. Wind pollination is caused by the wind carrying pollen from one flower to an other one.Usually insect pollinated flowers have large, brightly colored petals also sweet scented nectaries at the base of the petals - some flowers may look bland but when viewed under ultra violet or infrared light are very conspicuous.The Stamen is short, with anthers firmly attached inside the flower. The Stigma is sticky and is located on the inside of the flower. Additionally the pollen grain are produced in small amounts, it is rough/ spiky and its large. This features are used to attract insects for pollination. The pollen grains are sticky and rough so it clings onto the insect's body. The Stigma is also sticky so the pollen grains remains in place and wont get carried away by the wind currents.Many, but not all dicotyledonous flowers are insect pollinated.Wind pollinated flowers are small and inconspicuous. Sometimes green or brown in color and has no scent or nectaries (such as the flowers of grass plants).The Stamen has long filaments, with anthers that hang outside the flower. The Stigma is large, branched and feathery. The pollen grains are produced in large amounts, its smooth and light hence it can be carried away by the gentlest of wind currents.Many, but not all monocotyledonous flowers and cone producing gymnosperms are wind pollinated.

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Are all flowers colorful?

Some plants do not have flowers. Nearly all the plants you see around you are flowering plants: trees, bushes, vines, grasses and the "weeds". The flowers may not be big and showy, but they are there if you look for them. When flowering plants spread all over the world, about a hundred million years ago, they pushed aside the ferns and mosses and cone-bearing trees that had covered the planet for many millions of years. Of course, those plants are still here but they no longer have the planet to themselves as they did before the development of the super-successful flowering plants.


Colorful flowers are usually pollinated by?

Insects.


Why do insect pollinated flowers have sticky pollen?

Insect-pollinated flowers usually have sticky pollen to increase the chances of pollen transfer. The stickiness helps the pollen grains adhere to the bodies of insects as they move between flowers, promoting effective pollination. This helps ensure successful reproduction for the plant.


What did the Toltec made their clothing out of?

usually brightly colored cotton


What color are albino people?

Usually White or very brightly colored.


A rare form of mineral that is usually very clear and brightly colored is a?

Gem


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.


How do you know if the frog in your yard is poisonous?

Frogs that are very brilliantly and brightly colored are poisonous, and usually dull colored ones are not poisonous.


What is a kandi raver?

A kandi raver is someone who goes to a ton of raves and usually trades brightly colored bracelets called kandi, or little toys, light up things stuff like that. They usually wear brightly colored clothing too!!


Which insect starts with a h is brightly colored and eats crops?

An insect that starts with an "H," is brightly colored, and eats crops is a hornet. They are usually bright yellow and black and eat many kinds of plants and insects.


Does cross-pollinated flowers usually have their stamens higher than their pistils?

Yes, in most cases, in cross-pollinated flowers, the stamens are positioned above the pistil to prevent self-pollination. This arrangement encourages pollen from another flower to come in contact with the pistil for fertilization.


Where to find flowers on DreamWorks dragons wild skies?

In "DreamWorks Dragons: Wild Skies," you can find flowers in various locations around Berk island. Explore different areas like fields, meadows, and forests to locate and collect different types of flowers. Keep an eye out for brightly colored patches, as they usually indicate the presence of flowers.