3.3b Wind Pollination

Describe the structures of an insect pollinated flower and a wind pollinated flower and explain how each is adapted for pollination.

Transfer of pollen grains in certain plants are done through air, carried by the wind. The first most common adaptation is light weight which usually comes with a wing feature to allow for faster travel through air. Anthers of wind pollinated plants hang down to become more exposed to the wind. The stigmas on the other hand, have a large surface area and most likely a feather to catch pollen grains. No attractive features are needed for this type of pollination.