Which of the following is an adaptation of flowers resulting from the coevolution of plants and pollinators?
A) mycorrhizae
B) nectar
C) epiphytes
D) nitrogen fixing bacteria
E) zooxanthellae

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Nectar is produced by flowers as a reward for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds that help with pollination. This adaptation has evolved as a result of coevolution between plants and their pollinators, where plants that produce more nectar may attract more effective pollinators, and pollinators that are more efficient at obtaining nectar may be more successful at reproducing.

Which of the Following Is an Adaptation of Flowers Resulting