Red maples and other wind-pollinated plants invest relatively little in producing ________ but must invest a great deal in producing ________ to achieve good pollination rates.

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Wind-pollinated plants rely on the wind to carry their pollen to other flowers, so they do not need to invest much in producing showy or scented flowers to attract pollinators. Instead, they must produce massive amounts of pollen to increase the chances of successful pollination.

Red Maples and Other Wind-Pollinated Plants Invest Relatively Little in Producing