Darwin observed an orchid flower with petals arranged in very long,thin tubes,rather than broad and flat,as we might commonly see in other common flowers.What is the advantage to the orchid having an 11-inch long nectary tube arrangement of the petals?

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The long, thin nectary tube arrangement of the petals of the orchid flower suggests that it is adapted to be pollinated by a specific pollinator, such as a hawk moth. The length of the tube ensures that only a specific pollinator with a long proboscis can access the nectar, reducing the chance of cross-fertilization among different orchid species.

Darwin Observed an Orchid Flower with Petals Arranged in Very