Crabs, Cockroaches, and 3 Other Pollinators That Aren't Bees

The video explores various non-bee pollinators, including elephant shrews, Noronha skinks, cockroaches, crustaceans, and chocolate midges. Each pollinator has unique adaptations and ecological roles, highlighting the diversity and complexity of pollination. The video emphasizes the importance of these pollinators in maintaining plant diversity and the potential impact of human activities on these relationships.

Why are animal pollinators crucial for plants?

• They help in self-pollination.

• They prevent inbreeding by spreading pollen to different plants.

• They are the only method of pollination.

• They only pollinate male flowers.

What unique feature helps elephant shrews in pollination?

• Their ability to swim.

• Their nocturnal habits.

• Their long snouts and sweet cravings.

• Their ability to fly.

How do Noronha skinks contribute to pollination?

• By eating the flowers.

• By digging up the roots.

• By carrying pollen on their scales.

• By scaring away other pollinators.

Why might lizards be more significant pollinators on islands?

• They are the only animals present.

• They have fewer predators and can explore more.

• They are larger than mainland lizards.

• They can fly between islands.

What do cockroaches use from clusia flowers?

• Resin for nest building.

• Sweet nectar.

• Leaves for shelter.

• Roots for food.

What is the significance of the scent produced by clusia flowers?

• It repels all insects.

• It attracts specific pollinators like cockroaches.

• It helps the plant grow faster.

• It is used for human perfumes.

What is zoobenthophily?

• Pollination by mammals.

• Pollination by wind.

• Pollination by animals on the sea floor.

• Pollination by birds.

Why are midges crucial for cacao trees?

• They are the only pollinators that can access the flowers.

• They eat the cacao pods.

• They fertilize the soil.

• They protect the trees from pests.

What challenge do cacao trees face in pollination?

• Their flowers are too large for most insects.

• They only bloom once a year.

• Their flowers lack nectar and attractive scent.

• They have too many pollinators.

How do humans assist in cacao tree pollination?

• By introducing more midges.

• By planting more trees nearby.

• By hand pollinating the flowers.

• By using machines to shake the trees.