Philodendron flowers have to use a lot of energy to attract beetles as pollinators.This is similar to the energy used to produce ____ by many other flowering plants to attract pollinators.

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Many plants produce nectar to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, which require a lot of energy to produce. This nectar serves as a reward for the pollinator, which in turn helps in the plant's reproduction. Similarly, Philodendron flowers have evolved to produce nectar to attract beetles, which serve as their pollinators.

Philodendron Flowers Have to Use a Lot of Energy to Attract