Question

Are orchids and bees examples of mutualism? Bcoz orchids employ sexual deceit for their pollination so there is no benefit of bees. How can this be ++ interaction?

Answer 1

Dear student,Mutualism is the relationship established between two organisms in which both benefit from living together, i.e., the two get a reward when they live with the other.In case of bees and orchid, orchids employ sexual deceit for their pollination and bees in exchange gets food in the form of pollen grains. So, it is Mutualism.Regards