Describe the adaptations of a named insect pollinated/ entomophilous flowers
Answer:
-Example is bougainvillea flower;
-The flowers are large, conspicuous with brightly colored petals, inflorescence or bracts; to attract insects;
-They have nectary guides; that direct insects into nectaries which secrete nectar;
-They are scented; and secrete nectar; to attract insects;
-Anther are located inside the flowers; to ensure that they get into contact with insect;
-Anthers produce pollen grains which are large, spiky/ sticky; to attach/ stick to the insect’s body;
-The stigmas are small, sticky and occur inside the flower; so that pollen grains from the body of insect stick onto them;
-They have special shaped corolla tube; to enable insects land;