Pollination & Seed Dispersal Flashcards
1
Q
What colours can bees see?
A
- Blue
- Yellow
- UV.
2
Q
What colours can birds see?
A
Red.
3
Q
What colours can bats see?
A
They can’t see very well - flowers appear white.
4
Q
Define pollination.
A
The transfer of pollen from its source to a receptive surface such as stigmatic surface.
5
Q
Define pollination syndromes.
A
Combinations of floral traits that have arisen many times independently across flowering plants and are thought to reflect adaptation for particular pollinators.
