Reproduction In Plants - SS2 Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 3

Pollinators, such as insects, birds, or animals, play a vital role in the reproductive success of flowering plants. As they visit flowers to collect nectar or pollen, they inadvertently transfer pollen grains from the anthers to the stigma, enabling fertilization and seed production. In return, pollinators receive rewards like nectar or pollen, which serve as a food source. This mutualistic relationship benefits both the plants, by facilitating reproduction, and the pollinators, by providing nourishment. It is an essential ecological interaction that supports the biodiversity and survival of both plant and pollinator species.