Features of Insect-pollinated Flowers Flashcards
1
Q
Nectar
A
Produce nectar, a sugar-rich liquid
2
Q
Scent
A
Fragrant scent / sweet smelling
3
Q
Petal size
A
Large
4
Q
Petal colour
A
Bright-coloured
5
Q
Nectar guides
A
Nectar guides present
6
Q
Stigmas
A
Stigmas are small, sticky and do not protrude out of flower
7
Q
Stamens (anthers and filament)
A
Stamens are not pendulous, filaments are short
8
Q
Pollen grains
A
Larger and heavier
Rough and sticky surface
Less abundant / smaller quantities