Question

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

Answer 1

Answer- A nocturnal pollinator

The comet orchid is most likely pollinated by a nocturnal pollinator because of the nightly aromatic scent emitted by its nectar. This makes it possible for a nocturnal pollinator to detect,visit and pollinate it at night. The lack of scent during daylight hours makes it unlikely for a diurnal pollinator to visit it.