2006-07-26 05:55:01 · 2 answers · asked by Pip 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
the method of pollinarium removal and pollinium attachment. These plants are dependent on pollinating insects for the completion of natural pollination. Most of them are pollinated by carrion flies and small gnats which are attracted by the carrion colors and odors. When the insect approaches the flower it attempts to reach the nectar or to place its ovipositor on the flower to lay its eggs. In doing this a portion of the insect often becomes caught in the lock and in the process of disengaging itself the trapped portion is drawn upward into the groove in the corpusculum. which is a continuation of the grooved lock. The insect then continues its effort to free itself and in doing this it pulls the entire pollinarium from its attachments.
2006-07-27 16:56:40 · answer #1 · answered by chikidii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are naturally pollinated by flies ... just let the flies at them!
2006-07-26 22:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by myrtguy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋