3.3b

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

Wind-pollinated flower

Once again, pollen needs to be transferred from the anther to stigma, but this time by wind (air).

Adaptations:

- Pollen grains are lightweight with some kind of wing features so that they can move throug the air more efficiently.

- Anthers will be exposed to the wind.

- Stigma has a large surface area, featherlike structure to catch the pollen grains as they pass through the air

- The petals have no colour in petals, no scent and no nectarine because there is no need to attract insects. This is a waste of energy for grass.