Pollens of Entomophilous Plants
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Entomophilous plants are primarily pollinated
by insects. These plants produce nectar
and highly nutritious pollen
to attract insects, trading these for pollination
service by the insect.
You have already seen a picture of pollen from the lily, an insect pollinated plant. Click on the thumnail photo at left, if you want to look at it again. |
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Pollens from entomophilous plants are heavy and sticky. They do not become airborne, so they cannot get into your nose and cause allergies.
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Pollens from entomophilous plants are usually nutritious. They have protein, minerals and fats that many insects seek to either eat themselves, or feed their young.
