Some very showy desert flowers avoid desiccation of delicate floral tissues by blooming at night. They are pollinated by
A) bees.
B) wind.
C) bats.
D) hummingbirds.

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Many showy desert flowers that bloom at night adapt to avoid desiccation by being pollinated by nocturnal animals, such as bats. Bats are active at night and are attracted to these flowers, facilitating their pollination.

Some Very Showy Desert Flowers Avoid Desiccation of Delicate Floral