The most likely pollinator of the scarlet monkeyflower Mimulus cardinalis, which has bright red, tubular flowers and produces nectar, would be
A) moths.
B) butterflies.
C) hummingbirds.
D) bees.
E) flesh flies.

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Scarlet monkeyflowers have bright red, tubular flowers which are typical characteristics of hummingbird-pollinated flowers. Additionally, the production of nectar suggests that the plant is adapted to attract hummingbirds, which depend on nectar as their main energy source.

The Most Likely Pollinator of the Scarlet Monkeyflower Mimulus Cardinalis