Instead of developing mutualistic interactions with insects, hummingbirds, or bats to carry out pollination, some plants are wind-pollinated.Compared with plants that are pollinated by animals, the flowers of wind-pollinated plants will likely have
A) larger petals.
B) more abundant pollen.
C) brighter colors.
D) more nectar.
E) stronger scents.

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Wind-pollinated plants have evolved to produce copious amounts of pollen to increase the chances of it being carried by the wind to a nearby plant of the same species. Therefore, their flowers are likely to have more abundant pollen. The other options (larger petals, brighter colors, more nectar, and stronger scents) are traits associated with animal-pollinated plants to attract and reward their pollinators.

Instead of Developing Mutualistic Interactions with Insects, Hummingbirds, or Bats