Question

Bee orchids are flowering plants that look like they have a female bee resting on them. Bee

orchids produce a scent that mimics hormones released by female bees. This scent attracts
male bees that are seeking a mate. When a male bee lands on the orchid, pollen becomes
stuck to the hairs on the body of the bee. The male bee then transfers the pollen to other bee
orchids.
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How has this adaptation given the bee orchids a reproductive advantage?

Answer 1

The adaptation makes the orchids more desirable to bees, and therefore more likely to be able to reproduce than other plants without the adaptation.

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