June Exam - Pollination Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Define pollination
A
The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma
2
Q
Self pollination vs cross pollination
A
Self pollination; pollen is from the same flower or another flower on the same plant.
Cross pollination; pollen is from a different plant.
3
Q
Pollinators: Bees
A
- Bright, white, yellow, blue or UV
- Nectar guide present
- Nectar usually present
- Fresh, mild, pleasant odor
- Pollen limited, sticky, scented
- Shallow shape with platform
4
Q
Pollinators: Bats
A
- White, green or purple
- No nectar guide
- Nectar abundant but hidden
- Strong and musty, nocturnal
- Ample pollen
- Bowl shaped, nocturnal
5
Q
Pollinators: Beetles
A
- White or green
- No nectar guide
- Nectar sometimes present
- No odor/fruity/fowl odor
- Ample pollen
- Large, bowl shaped
6
Q
Pollinators: Birds
A
- Scarlet, orange, red, white
- No nectar guide
- Nectar ample, deeply hidden
- No odor
- Limited pollen
- Large, funnel like, with perch spot
7
Q
Pollinators: Butterflies
A
- Bright red and purple
- Nectar guide present
- Nectar ample, deeply hidden
- Faint but fresh odor
- Limited pollen
- Narrow tube with wide landing pad
8
Q
Pollinators: Flies
A
- Pale, dark brown, purple
- No nectar guide
- Nectar usually absent
- Putrid odor
- Limited pollen
- Shallow, funnel or complex with trap
9
Q
Pollinators: Moths
A
- Pale red, purple, pink or white
- No nectar guide
- Nectar ample, deeply hidden
- Strong, sweet odor, nocturnal
- Limited pollen
- Regular shape, tubular w/o lip
10
Q
Pollinators: Wind
A
- Abundant pollen, small smooth
- Regular and small shape
