Flies are scavengers and tend to breakdown dead organisms. Based on this information, what is a plant characteristic that would best attract flies?

Answer 1

One plant characteristic that would best attract flies is having strong-smelling flowers or producing odoriferous compounds. Flies are attracted to the smell of decaying matter, so plants that emit a foul or fermenting odor will attract them. Examples of flowers that emit strong and foul odors to attract flies include carrion flowers (such as Titan arum or Rafflesia), which mimic the smell of rotting flesh.