Asked by Molly Parker on May 02, 2024

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Wind-pollinated flowers are typically ____.

A) nectar-producers
B) involved in the fertilization process of pollinators
C) brightly colored
D) small, green, and odorless
E) composed of UV reflecting pigments

Wind-pollinated

Refers to plants that rely on wind to transport pollen from one flower to another for fertilization.

Pollinators

Organisms that carry pollen from the male structures (anthers) to the female structures (stigmas) of flowers, facilitating plant reproduction.

Nectar-producers

Organisms, typically flowering plants, that generate nectar, a sweet fluid attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.

  • Recognize the significance of pollination mechanisms and the characteristics of wind-pollinated flowers.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Wind-pollinated flowers do not rely on the visual or olfactory cues used to attract pollinators, so they are typically small, green, and odorless.