NECTARWIND MEADOW · BUZZLING
Other Pollination Pathways
Hummingbird Cliffs
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Buzzling — Other Pollination Pathways Hummingbird Cliffs
Hi!
I'm Buzzling.
Welcome to Hummingbird Cliffs!
Will you help me investigate other pollination pathways?
The Grumblies have mixed up our clues.
Let's check the evidence!
Some plants use wind to carry pollen.
Their flowers often expose pollen or receiving parts
and need not attract animal visitors.
What carries pollen in the grass record?
- A. Wind
- B. Only a bird
- C. The roots
The answer is A: Wind
Our grass record shows exposed anthers releasing pollen into moving air.
Our bird-flower record shows contact during nectar visits.
Match each to its observed carrier.
That clue helps us make sense of this place.
Animal-pollinated flowers may offer nectar or visual and scent cues.
Features suggest a pathway, but observations provide stronger evidence than
a feature alone.
What carries pollen in the second record?
- A. An underground root
- B. Only sunlight
- C. The visiting bird
The answer is C: The visiting bird
Our grass record shows exposed anthers releasing pollen into moving air.
Our bird-flower record shows contact during nectar visits.
Match each to its observed carrier.
Hmm...
how does that connect to our first clue?
Our grass record shows exposed anthers releasing pollen into moving air.
Our bird-flower record shows contact during nectar visits.
Match each to its observed carrier.
Must every flower attract an animal?
- A. Only red flowers need animals
- B. No
- C. Yes
The answer is B: No
Some plants use wind to carry pollen.
Their flowers often expose pollen or receiving parts
and need not attract animal visitors.
Nice investigating!
You've been following the evidence.
Let's bring our clues together before the adventure.
Some plants use wind to carry pollen.
Animal-pollinated flowers may offer nectar or visual and scent cues.
Our grass record shows exposed anthers releasing pollen into moving air.
You're ready to explore Hummingbird Cliffs with me!
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