The 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 hammer orchid will be transferred to the flower of the same species than to flower of the different species?

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The hammer orchid's mimicry of female wasps is a highly specialized form of deception, targeting a specific pollinator. This specialization increases the likelihood that the pollen will be transferred to flowers of the same species, as the male wasps are more likely to visit other hammer orchids in search of mates.

The Hammer Orchids Resemble Female Thyranide Wasps and Release a Chemical