Round 5: Tossup 20

Pseudocopulation with these structures is induced by Pouyannian mimicry, where these structures mimic a mate’s appearance. The development of these structures is described as the interaction of three groups of homeotic genes in the ABC model. Entomophilous (“en-toh-MOFF-il-us”) examples of these structures co-evolved ultraviolet patterns to advertise themselves. The ability to bear fruits and (10[1])these structures is shared by all angiosperms, (-5[1])whose common name references (10[1])these structures. Hermaphroditic, (10[1])or perfect, examples of these structures contain both stamens (10[1])and (10[1])carpels. (10[2])For 10 points, name these plant reproductive structures that attract pollinators with their colorful petals. ■END■ (10[1])

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