TRIVIA
Can You Identify These These Spring Flowers From an Image?
7 Minute Quiz 7 Min
By: Bambi Turner
7 Min Quiz
Birds do it, bees do it ... and so do bats, bugs, rodents, lizards and even bears; yup, we're talking about pollination! By nosing their way towards the sweet nectar inside of a flower or simply traipsing past, over or through the plants, these critters carry tiny bits of pollen wherever they go. In some cases, these helpful creatures may even carry that precious pollen to another plant, where it mingles with the plant's own pollen supply. This cross-pollination process sets off a reaction deep inside the stamen of the flower, resulting in the production of seeds that can one day grow into brand new plants.
But wouldn't it make sense then, for plants to open their petals wide during the day so that all that pollen is fully accessible? Not always. In fact, a surprising number of flowers stay shut tight when the sun is out, blooming only at night. The reason? Evolution. Just as humans have evolved to walk upright, flowers have evolved over time to maximize their odds of successful pollination. For most species, that means exposing those pollen-coated stamen by day, while for others, it means blooming only in the dark. This could be because the plants have their best chance for pollination success with the help of animals that are active at night, like bats. It can also be attributed to certain plants seeking protection from hungry creatures during the day, blooming at night when the critters that like to munch on them might be fast asleep.
Think you can name the most common night-bloomers? Prove it with this quiz!
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
TRIVIA
7 Minute Quiz 7 Min
TRIVIA
6 Minute Quiz 6 Min
TRIVIA
6 Minute Quiz 6 Min
TRIVIA
6 Minute Quiz 6 Min
TRIVIA
6 Minute Quiz 6 Min
TRIVIA
7 Minute Quiz 7 Min
TRIVIA
7 Minute Quiz 7 Min
TRIVIA
6 Minute Quiz 6 Min
TRIVIA
6 Minute Quiz 6 Min
TRIVIA
7 Minute Quiz 7 Min
Our goal at Zoo.com is to keep you entertained in this crazy life we all live.
We want you to look inward and explore new and interesting things about yourself. We want you to look outward and marvel at the world around you. We want you to laugh at past memories that helped shape the person you’ve become. We want to dream with you about all your future holds. Our hope is our quizzes and articles inspire you to do just that.
Life is a zoo! Embrace it on Zoo.com.
Playing quizzes is free! We send trivia questions and personality tests every week to your inbox. By clicking "Sign Up" you are agreeing to our privacy policy and confirming that you are 13 years old or over.