In the flowers of Ophrys (i) One petal resembles the female of a bee species in size, colour, markings, etc. (ii) Male bee perceives it as a female and pseudocopulates with it. (iii)During the process, the pollen grains from the anthers become dusted on the body of the bee. (iv)When the bee is attracted to another flower of this orchid species, the process is repeated and the pollen grains from the body of the bee get dusted on the stigma thus, pollination is achieved.
How does the floral pattern of mediterranean orchid Ophrys guarantee cross-pollination?
Answers
Anirudh Yadav
In the flowers of Ophrys
(i) One petal resembles the female of a bee species in size, colour, markings, etc.
(ii) Male bee perceives it as a female and pseudocopulates with it.
(iii)During the process, the pollen grains from the anthers become dusted on the body of the bee.
(iv)When the bee is attracted to another flower of this orchid species, the process is repeated and the pollen grains from the body of the bee get dusted on the stigma thus, pollination is achieved.