Many of the Earth's Plant Species Depend on ____ to Pollinate

Question

Many of the earth's plant species depend on ____ to pollinate their flowers.
A)small rodents
B)large mammals
C)amphibians
D)insects
E)humans

Accepted Answer

Insects are the primary pollinators for the majority of the earth's plant species, as they are attracted to flowers for their nectar and inadvertently transfer pollen from plant to plant as they move between them. Some examples of insect pollinators include bees, butterflies, moths, and even some species of flies and beetles.