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okay. IDK! i come on answer.com to get the answer, but nonononononono! you haven't answered it. :( COME ON! it's an emergency! actually, i think bees are the only animals that pollinate flowers...right?
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoSeveral species of mammals can carry pollen from plant to plant while feeding on nectar, or simply accidentally just brushing past the flower. Some plants rely on the wind to pollinate taking animals out of the equation entirely.
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∙ 7y agoAnts, bats, beetles, butterflies, flies, gnats, lacewings, midges, moths and wasps are pollinators of flowers besides bees. Pollination also is possibly by zoophily, a term that designates vertebrate transfers of pollen. It therefore will include among pollinators animals that come into contact with flowers, such as deer, mice and monkeys.
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∙ 14y agoMany insects are pollinators, including honey bees, ants, flies and butterflies. Hummingbirds pollinate flowers, too.
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∙ 11y agoBees and wasps are widely known as pollinators.
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∙ 11y agoBirds...the wind....mammals...
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How are bad-odered flowers pollinated?
The same as other flowers. Insects that pollinate flowers generally do not sense odors the same as humans do.
What two characteristics do flowers use to attract insects or other animals to pollinate them?
Food and shelter are two characteristics which flowers use to attract pollinating animals, especially insects. Food is offered through nectar and pollen, and shelter is supplied to insects that need to lay eggs in safety.
Why is it that some plants have brightly colored flowers and other do not?
to attract bugs to land on it. After landing on the flower pollen will stick to the bugs feet, so then when the bug lands on another flower, it will pollinate it. That is one way of how flowers reproduce sexually.
What does flowers have in them?
Flowers have pollen in them. And other things that are inside flowers.
Why are wind pollinated flowers not usually brightly colored?
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.
Will flowers die if there not pollinated by bees?
No. There are plenty of other insects which pollinate flowers.
Do flies pollinate flowers?
Flies and all other insects that fly from flower to flower will help to pollinate.
Do dragonflies pollinate flowers?
They pollinate all sorts of flowers especially the walnut tree. They like to feed off walnuts.
How are bad-odered flowers pollinated?
The same as other flowers. Insects that pollinate flowers generally do not sense odors the same as humans do.
Do African honeybees pollinate flowers?
Yes, African honeybees pollinate flowers. The insects in question (Apis mellifera scutellata) sip upon nectar and take away pollen, just like other bees. They therefore will have to be considered, despite their invasive aggressiveness, among the world's beneficial insects and insect pollinators.
Are wasps useful?
Wasps are useful to the food chain. Wasps eat caterpillars and other insects that destroy crops, as well as pollinate flowers and other plants.
Why do plants make nectar?
Nectar is the reward that a plant offers to attract flying insects to visit it. In visiting the plant the insects carry pollen on their bodies to other flowers and so pollinate them.
What helps to pollinate flowers that do not have bright colours and sweet smell?
Flowers that smell like rotting meat rely on carrion flies for pollination. They pollinate as it normally does but instead of pollinators or insects to help it pollinate, other resources like wind, help the pollen get around easily due to is light weight
Can honey bees pollinate plants other than flowers?
Yes, honey bees can pollinate plants other than flowers. For example, in California, honey bees are absolutely essential to pollinate the almond trees.
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.
Why are flowers generally colorful and fragrant?
Flowers' colours and scents are a sort of advertising, and are primarily to attract insects -- particularly bees -- to come and take nectar. In the process of doing so they will transfer pollen from one flower to the next, thus fertilizing the flower enabling it to produce seed and, where appropriate, fruit. Without pollination there would be no next generation of flowers.
What two characteristics do flowers use to attract insects or other animals to pollinate them?
Food and shelter are two characteristics which flowers use to attract pollinating animals, especially insects. Food is offered through nectar and pollen, and shelter is supplied to insects that need to lay eggs in safety.
