A comet orchid has creamy white-colored flowers and a characteristic "tail" that contains the flower's nectar. this orchid does not emit a scent during daylight hours but is aromatic at night. the comet orchid is most likely pollinated by

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16 June, 16:14

A comet orchid has creamy white-colored flowers and a characteristic "tail" that contains the flower's nectar. this orchid does not emit a scent during daylight hours but is aromatic at night. the comet orchid is most likely pollinated by

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Emmy Lin · Answer 1

Answer - A nocturnal pollinator

The comet orchid is most likely pollinated by a nocturnal pollinator because of the nightly aromatic scent emitted by its nectar. This makes it possible for a nocturnal pollinator to detect, visit and pollinate it at night. The lack of scent during daylight hours makes it unlikely for a diurnal pollinator to visit it.