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

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