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Q. Pseudocopulation occurs in

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Pseudocopulation occurs in Ophrys (orchids). Orchids (Ophrys), have a strange relationship with pollinator insects. The mediterranean orchid (Ophrys) employs sexual deceit to get pollination done by a species of bee. One petal of its flower bears an uncanny resemblance to the female bee in size, colour and markings. The male bee is attracted to what it perceives as a female, thus pseudocopulates with the flower.