3.3b Wind Pollination

3.3b Wind pollination - Describe the structure of a wind pollinated flower and explain how it is adapted for pollination

·         Wind pollination is the transfer from the anther to the stigma through the air

·         Pollen grain adaptation

1) Lightweight

2) Wing feature to easily allow them to move through the air

3) Anther- hang clear from any large structure, therefore it can be exposed to wind

4) Stigma- large surface area, featherlike structure-exposed to wind in order to catch pollen grains so that the anther can be caught on to it

·         Since the wind is pollinating the plant, no insects need to be attracted to the flower therefore the flower does not need any:

      -colour

      -scent

      -nectaries

      -production of sugar