The bright-colored patterns of a flower's petals act as signals to an insect that nectar and pollen are available, and in this way the sender manipulates the behavior of the receiver.

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This statement is true. The bright-colored patterns of a flower's petals act as a visual signal to pollinators that nectar and pollen are available, and this is a way for the flower to manipulate the behavior of the insect to achieve successful pollination.

The Bright-Colored Patterns of a Flower's Petals Act as Signals