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.
One feature of a flower that is trying to attract the Hummingbird moth as a pollinator would be a strong, sweet odor. This odor helps to draw in the moth from a distance and entices it to come closer to the flower. Flowers would be more reproductively successful if they adapted to more than just the needs of one pollinator, such as the Hummingbird moth. By being able to attract a variety of pollinators, a flower increases its chances of being pollinated and producing seeds. This strategy ensures that even if one pollinator is not present or active, there are other options available to ensure successful pollination and reproduction.
