Some Species of Orchids Attract Insects to Assist Them in Reproduction

question 34

Multiple Choice

Some species of orchids attract insects to assist them in reproduction by producing flowers that look like female bees. The flowers fool male bees into attempting to mate with them. This example shows adaptive evolution by

• A) the orchids.
• B) the bees.
• C) all flowering plants.
• D) ancestral bees.

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Definitions:

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, containing structures responsible for hearing (cochlea) and balance (vestibular system).

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, which plays a critical role in the sensory processing of sound through its vibration.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening located at the base of the stapes bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations to the cochlea.

Moon Illusion

A visual phenomenon which causes the Moon to appear larger near the horizon than it does higher up in the sky.