Question

A species of desert plant produces flowers that only bloom at night. How does this enhance the survival of the species?

A. This allows the plants to conserve water and not bloom during the heat of the day.

B. This species relies on nocturnal animals like moths for pollination and reproduction

C. This species relies on moonlight for photosynthesis.

D.This allows flowers to stay closed durng the day when herbivores are more likely to eat them.

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Answer 1

Answer:

A. This allows the plants to conserve water and not bloom during the heat of the day

Explanation:

Most desert plants only bloom at night because they take advantage of animals like moths and insects that fly at night for pollination and reproduction.

Because these plants are in the desert and do not get enough water except from short occasional rainfalls, they conserve water and not bloom during the heat of the day. They bloom at night when the temperature is low and this enhances their water conservation and survival.