A comet orchid has creamy white-colored flowers and a characteristic "tail" that contains the flower's nectar. This orchid does not emit a scent during daylight hours but is aromatic at night. The comet orchid is most likely pollinated by

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The fact that the comet orchid is aromatic at night suggests that it is likely pollinated by a nocturnal pollinator such as a moth or bat. The tail containing nectar may also attract these animals to the flower. The other choices are not supported by the given information.

A Comet Orchid Has Creamy White-Colored Flowers and a Characteristic