Hammer orchids resemble female thyranide wasps and release a chemical signal called pheromone to deceive male thyranide wasps and accomplish pollination. Compared to food- deceiving orchids, is it more or less likely that pollen of the hammer orchid will be transferred to the flower of the same species than to the flower of a different species?

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Hammer orchids release pheromones to specifically attract male thyranide wasps of the same species, increasing the probability that pollen will be transferred to a flower of the same species. Therefore, it is more likely that pollen of the hammer orchid will be transferred to the flower of the same species.

Hammer Orchids Resemble Female Thyranide Wasps and Release a Chemical