Orchids are sexual tricksters

Orchids depend on bees for pollination. Male bees are drawn to the sexy flowers and attempt to mate with them. It is reported that the orchid has evolved to resemble the sexual organs of female bees. They accidentally collect pollen on their bodies, which fertilizes the next orchid they visit. ... Orchids that offer nectar or mimic food can attract a wide variety of food-seeking pollinators -- bees, wasps, flies, ants and so on……

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