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What is the primary purpose of adaptations in angiosperms?
What is the primary purpose of adaptations in angiosperms?
- To compete with other plants for water
- To attract animal pollinators for reproduction (correct)
- To defend against herbivores
- To increase photosynthesis
What is the role of the Ophrys speculum orchid flowers in pollination?
What is the role of the Ophrys speculum orchid flowers in pollination?
- They have a strong fragrance to attract bees
- They produce nectar to attract hummingbirds
- They resemble female wasps to attract male wasps (correct)
- They have a unique shape to attract butterflies
What is the outcome of male wasps attempting to mate with the Ophrys speculum orchid flowers?
What is the outcome of male wasps attempting to mate with the Ophrys speculum orchid flowers?
- The wasps are repelled by the flowers
- The wasps transfer pollen in the process (correct)
- The wasps become aggressive towards the flowers
- The wasps learn to avoid the flowers
What is the specific type of wasp that the Ophrys speculum orchid flowers resemble?
What is the specific type of wasp that the Ophrys speculum orchid flowers resemble?
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What is the primary function of animal pollinators in angiosperms?
What is the primary function of animal pollinators in angiosperms?
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