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in Class 12 by kratos

What is the reason that one petal of Mediterranean Orchid flower resembles in size, colour and markings of the female bee? Explain

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by kratos
 
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This is a adaptation to ensure the pollination by it'* mutual partner male bee.

The male bee consider the petal as it' female and they come and sit on it and *** it. During this the pollen grains are dust on male bee which helps in pollination.

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