Did You Know? In 60 Seconds: Pollination

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male to the female part of plants, essential for reproduction. It occurs in both flowering plants and gymnosperms like pines and cycads. The video explains two main types of pollination: wind pollination, where pollen is dispersed by the wind, and animal-mediated pollination, where animals like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bats transfer pollen between flowers.

What is the primary purpose of pollination in plants?

• To produce more pollen

• To attract animals

• To create new flowers

• To facilitate plant reproduction

Which type of plants use cones instead of flowers for pollination?

• Ferns

• Gymnosperms

• Angiosperms

• Mosses

What is a common characteristic of wind pollination?

• It occurs only at night

• It produces a large amount of pollen

• It involves colorful flowers

• It relies on insects

Which of the following animals is NOT typically involved in animal-mediated pollination?

• Elephant

• Butterfly

• Bee

• Hummingbird

How do animals contribute to pollination?

• By watering the plants

• By providing shade

• By transferring pollen between flowers

• By eating the pollen