D3.1.9—Insect-pollinated flower features
Insect-pollinated flowers use traits such as odour, nectar, colour and suitable flower structure to attract animals that transfer pollen effectively.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Objective
- D3.1.9
- Level
- SL
Concept essentials
- Nectar attracts animals that can transfer pollen between flowers.
- Specific odours or other signals can improve animal pollination.
- Flower structure matters because pollinators must contact anthers and stigmas.
ConceptIB Biology SL