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


B.  petals, sepals, stamens, carpels

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