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Why flower produces only a small amount of nectar (food for insects) at a time ​

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Nectaries are usually located at the base of the flower stamens, which draw animal visitors into contact with the pollen to be transferred. Most flowers secrete only relatively small amounts of nectar, which encourages cross-pollination, since animals must visit several flowers in order to receive a full meal.

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