A genus of primarily wind-pollinated plants includes one unusual species that has evolved to be pollinated by insects. Several morphological changes have accompanied this adaptation. The ________ are more colorful, there is a nectary at the base of the ________, the ________ are shorter and produce sticky pollen, and the ________ are stickier for enhanced pollen capture.

A. stamens, carpels, petals, sepals
B. petals, sepals, carpels, stamens
C. petals, sepals, stamens, carpels
D. petals, stamens, sepals, carpels


Answer: C

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