Pollinating Mechanisms
Pollinating Mechanisms
by Paul Billiet and Shirley Burchill
The Open Door Web Site
Pollinating Mechanisms
Flowers have evolved many different techniques to ensure pollination. Some flowers have developed very special relationships with insects or other animals.
Butterflies
Butterflies are liquid feeders which drink nectar. The butterfly has a long tube-like mouthparts which are normally coiled under its head but which it can extend to reach the nectary at the base of a petal. As it feeds, pollen sticks to the butterfly's body. This pollen is then carried by the butterfly to the next flower that it feeds on.
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