Asked by Tiffiny arnold on Apr 28, 2024
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Foul-smelling flowers may be pollinated by ____.
A) birds only
B) beetles and flies
C) birds and bats
D) bees only
E) bees and butterflies
Foul-Smelling
Emitting an unpleasant or offensive odor.
Pollinated
The process by which pollen is transferred from the male parts of a plant to the female parts of a plant, enabling fertilization and the production of seeds.
Beetles and Flies
Two distinct orders of insects, Coleoptera (beetles), characterized by their hardened forewings, and Diptera (flies), known for having a single pair of wings.
- Describe the environmental and physiological factors that initiate flowering and the methods of fruit dispersal.
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AA
Amber AllisonApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Foul-smelling flowers are often pollinated by beetles and flies, which are attracted to the scent of decaying matter. Birds and bats are attracted to different types of flowers, and bees and butterflies are typically attracted to flowers with sweeter aromas.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the environmental and physiological factors that initiate flowering and the methods of fruit dispersal.