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Explain how it is ensured that the orchid \(\textit{Ophrys is pollinated by a specific species of bee.} \)
Explain how it is ensured that the orchid \(\textit{Ophrys is pollinated by a specific species of bee.} \)
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The orchid Ophrys ensures pollination by mimicking the appearance and scent of a female bee. Male bees, attracted to the orchid, attempt to mate with it (pseudocopulation) and inadvertently carry pollen to other flowers.
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