How Do Mountain Laurels, Kalmia Latifolia, Behave in Response to Pollinators

question 38

Multiple Choice

How do mountain laurels, Kalmia latifolia, behave in response to pollinators?

• A) When a bumblebee crawls into their flowers, it can trigger sudden loss of turgor pressure to close the flower to aid pollination.
• B) When a bumblebee crawls into their flowers, it can trigger an explosive release of pollen.
• C) When a bumblebee approaches their flowers, it can trigger sudden loss of turgor pressure to close the flower to prevent pollination.
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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