3.3b Wind Pollination

Notes


Anther (male), PlantB ----Wind (air)----> Stigma (female), PlantB

Adaptions

1. Pollen = Lightweight Grains
     - Wing Feature to move efficiently through air
2. Anthers = hang clear of basic flower structure
     - Exposed to wind
3. Stigma = Large Surface Area
    - Feather-like structure to 'catch' pollen in wind
    - Exposed to wind

Differences to Insect Pollinated (e.g. Grass, Wind Pollinated)

Waste of energy (no need to attract nectaries)
  - No Colours
  - No Scent
  - No Nectaries