Other Plants are Adapted for Wind Pollination Flashcards
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Small, dull petals on the flower (don’t need to attract insects)
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No nectarines or strong scents (don’t need to attract insects)
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Lots of pollen grains - small and light so can easily be carried by wind
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Long filaments that hang the anthers outside the flower, so lots of pollen gets blown away
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Large feathery stigma to catch pollen. Stigma often hangs outside flower too