Question

1) Write two characteristics of the slipper orchid flower that helps it to attract insects.


2) How does the slipper orchid increase its chance of being pollinated?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ans 1 ) The structure of the flower has adapted to its special pollination mechanism. Lady's slipper doesn't secrete nectar or any other material that a pollinator can eat. The appearance of the flower attracts many kinds of insects, especially hymenopterans and flies, which are directed towards the yellow labellum.

Ans 2). Slipper orchids are self- compatible and pollinated by deceit. ... The fly-pollinated species have evolved diverse pollination systems that utilize a variety of flies as pollen vectors, including fruit flies, dung flies, and a fungal spore-eating hoverfly (Syrphidae).

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