Plant Reproductive Parts
the male flower parts that produce and deliver pollen, which contains the male gametes (sperm).
What are the anther and stamen?
An elaborate behavior that some birds do that attracts mates.
What are mating dances?
Visual cues in plants are designed to draw in specific pollinators.
What are colorful petals?
Bright and vibrant colors in birds or fish that serve to attract potential mates.
What are display or mating colors?
the female flower parts that produce ovules (eggs) and, upon fertilization, develop seeds
What are the pistil and ovary?
The types of behaviors have the purpose of allowing animals to live to reproduce
What are survival behaviors? (fleeing from a predator, herding to protect young, nesting, etc.)
Emissions from plants are meant to attract pollinators.
What are floral scents or fragrances?
The elongated, feathered appendages in some male birds enhance their appeal during courtship displays.
What are tail feathers or plumes?
These facilitate the process of pollination and fertilization by attracting pollinators.
What are flowers?
A reproductive strategy where numerous offspring are produced at once to increase the chances of survival.
What is laying many eggs at once?
Patterns on flowers, invisible to the human eye, that are visible to certain pollinators and guide them to nectar or pollen.
What are ultraviolet markings?
A structure in some animals, like kangaroos, where young are nurtured and protected as they grow.
What is a marsupial pouch?