Question

Tabulate FOUR differences between wind-pollinated flowers and insect-pollinated flowers.

Answer 1

| Wind-pollinated flowers | Insect-pollinated flowers |
|----------------------|-----------------------|
| Produce large quantities of small, lightweight pollen grains | Produce smaller quantities of sticky, heavy pollen grains |
| Often lack colorful petals or strong fragrances | Often have colorful petals or strong fragrances to attract insects |
| Usually have long, exposed stamens and feathery stigmas | Often have shorter, more enclosed reproductive structures to facilitate insect pollination |
| Pollination is dependent on wind or air currents | Pollination is dependent on insects such as bees, butterflies, or beetles |