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No, cicadas do not function as pollinators. As members of the True Bug order Hemiptera, the Cicada has piercing and sucking mouthparts. They primarially pierce the twigs of bushes and tress and then feed on the sap within. Since they are not attracted to flowers there is no way for them to intentionally or unintentionally pollinate anything.
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How many flowers can bees pollinate every day?
Bees have been known to pollinate hundreds of flowers per day, usually ranging from 50 to 100 flowers on average. However, the number can vary depending on the bee species, environmental conditions, and availability of flowers.
How do hummingbird pollinate flowers?
birds do not pollinate flowers as they do not sit on a flower and if they sit on flowers then also they don't have so much thin legs that they can pick pollens up like a butterfly or a bee doesansw2. Actually small birds DO pollinate flowers. there are a class of birds called 'honey eaters' (Meliphagidae) and in New Zealand the waxeye (a.k.a. silver eye) pollinates the peach trees in my garden. I've seen a flock of them busy on their task. And we have a bird called a Tui, about the size of a thrush, and these feed on several nectar trees, and on the flowers of flax.And though I've never seem a hummingbird, these are honey eaters as well i understand.
How do bees play an important part in the ecosystem?
they pollinate flowers which keeps plants reproducing and not dying off
Three ways that flowers attract animals to pollinate them?
Brightly colored petals: Flowers have evolved to have vibrant colors that attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds. Sweet scent: Flowers produce nectar with a sweet fragrance that attracts insects like bees and butterflies. Nectar guides: Some flowers have markings that guide pollinators toward the nectar source, making it easier for them to locate and pollinate the flower.
Why do butterflies visit flowers?
Butterflies visit flowers to feed on nectar, which provides them with important nutrients and energy. It also helps with pollination, as butterflies inadvertently transfer pollen from one flower to another as they feed.
When does a flower pollinate?
Flowers don't pollinate.Bees pollinate the flower.
Why doesn't greenhouses need insects to pollinate flowers?
In short, they do. Greenhouses are not usually sealed, and insects can get in and out, and they will pollinate the flowers.
Which of the following describes a niche of a bumblebee?
The ecological niche of a bee is the earth or sex
Why do the flowers on tobacco plants change in appearance?
Tobacco flowers that need moths to pollinate have evolved to have white flowers. Tobacco flowers that need hummingbirds to pollinate have evolved to be deep pink.
Do rats pollinate flowers?
yes they do
What do butterflies do for work?
pollinate flowers
What does a honey bee pollinate?
flowers
Describe how animals help pollinate flowers?
Animals help to pollinate flowers by landing on them and collecting pollen on their legs. This pollen is distributed to other flowers when that animal lands on it.
How do you use the word pollinate in a sentence?
Bees play a crucial role in pollinating flowers, helping plants reproduce.
Do insects cross pollinate flowers?
yes
Do every species of bees pollinate flowers?
no
What bugs pollinate flowers?
bumble bees
