Pollination Flashcards
1
Q
What is pollination?
A
Transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower
2
Q
What are the two types of pollination?
A
Insect and wind
3
Q
How does insect pollination work?
A
Pollen sticks on to insects
4
Q
How does wind pollination work?
A
Pollen blown by the wind
5
Q
How are wind flowers adapted for pollination?
A
Flexible filament so anthers can move in the wind
Anthers hang outside the flower exposing the pollen
The stigma is feathery and hangs outside the flower to catch pollen
6
Q
How are insect pollinated plants adapted for pollination?
A
Sticky pollen to attract insects
Colourful and scented to attract insects
Stamens are inside the flower, insects brush past them and collect pollen
Nectar to attract insects
Sticky stigma to catch pollen
