What Is the Advantage to the Madagascan Orchid of Having

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the advantage to the Madagascan orchid of having an 11-inch long nectar tube?

• A)It can produce nectar over a larger area and attract more pollinators.
• B)It can collect more rainwater.
• C)It can be fertilized only by the largest moths.
• D)It can collect more sunlight for photosynthesis.
• E)It can trap insects as a source of nutrients.

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