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Pollination

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      Bernard Nebel
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      Pollination refers only to the transfer of pollen from the anthers of one flower to the stigma(s) of another. Many plants have coevolved with certain insects or other animals, e.g., bats, such that pollination is performed by a specific pollinator. The following link shows the variety, beauty, and intricacy of such relationships.

      https://www.ted.com/talkslouie_schwartzberg_the_hidden_beauty_of_pollination?language=en

      Have students discuss the advantages/disadvantages of such specific relationships.

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