(Level 1) Pollinators in Our Ecosystem

Which species of plant was last seen in Singapore in 1925 and recently rediscovered in 2012?

• Violet Spiral Flag

• Asian Spiral Ginger

• Orange Tulip Ginger

• Painted Spiral Ginger

How do birds pollinate flowers?

• They pick up flowers and fruits as they are feeding, and transport it from one plant to another as they move around

• They attract insects that help to pollinate flowers

• Pollen attaches to their feathers and beak as they feed on nectar, and get transferred to another plant as they move around

• They feed on the pollen and pass it on to other flowers via excretion

Which of the following is one of the pollinators for the endangered Seashore Ardisia?

• Dusky-winged Forest Nomia

• Lesser False Vampire Bat

• Pink-necked Green Pigeon

• Conjoined Swift Butterfly

Which body part of the Conjoined Swift Butterfly helps it to reach nectar in long and narrow flowers?

• Antennae

• Abdomen

• Head

• Proboscis

Which of the following group of birds are most well-known for their role in pollination?

• Hornbills

• Sunbirds

• Spiderhunters

• Hawks

Which group of organism below is considered as the most important pollinator of flowering plants?

• Bats

• Bees

• Birds

• Butterflies

Why are native plants preferred in the habitat enhancement initiatives by NParks? (tick all that applies)

• Native plants are part of our identity and can help us stand out

• Native plants provide suitable habitats for our native pollinators

• Native plants are better looking and smelling and can beautify our parks

• Native plants are more adapted to local conditions and tend to withstand pests and diseases better

Which of the following are NOT native frugivorous (fruit-eating) birds that act as seed dispersal agent?

• Oriental Pied Hornbills

• Pink-necked Green Pigeons

• Olive-backed Sunbird

• Barn Owls

Which of the following are conservation efforts aimed at increasing local bat populations? (tick all that applies)

• Introducing bat species from other countries to encourage breeding of local species

• Installation of artificial nests on Pulau Ubin island

• Starting research projects to study their behavior

• Citizen science programmes like the "Bat watch" to survey populations of bats

Which of the following are TRUE about bees in Singapore? (tick all that applies)

• Majority of the ~120 species of bees in Singapore are honey bees

• The Singapore Sweat Bee can only be found in Singapore

• Bees are extremely important for healthy forest ecosystems

• Man-made "bee hotels" have been set-up by NParks to conserve solitary and stingless bees