The Hummingbird moth is mostly active at night. They are attracted to a strong, sweet odor. Like hummingbirds, they can remain suspended in the air in front of the flower. They can unfold their tongues to reach into several types of flowers. Given this information, in three to five sentences, answer the following questions: What is one feature of a flower that is trying to attract the Hummingbird moth as a pollinator? Considering the information above and what your knowledge from this lesson, would flowers be more reproductively successful if they adapted to more than just the needs of one pollinator, such as the Hummingbird moth? Explain your answer. make this short and sound like a 7th grader
One feature of a flower that is trying to attract the Hummingbird moth as a pollinator is a strong, sweet odor. This scent helps the moth find the flower in the dark and makes it want to come closer. The ability of the moth to remain suspended in the air in front of the flower allows it to easily access the nectar.
Flowers would be more reproductively successful if they adapted to more than just the needs of one pollinator, such as the Hummingbird moth. This is because depending on only one type of pollinator leaves the flower vulnerable. If that pollinator population decreases, the flower may not be able to reproduce. By adapting to attract multiple pollinators, the flower has a better chance of being visited by different insects or animals, increasing its chances of pollination and reproduction.