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what is the advantage of a moth having a very long tongue if an orchid …

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what is the advantage of a moth having a very long tongue if an orchid has a very long nectar spur? it is used to attract mates through sexual selection. it can pollinate only one type of flower. it makes flying more efficient. it can be used to capture other flying insects for food. it can reach nectar that no other pollinator can reach.

Explanation:

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This describes a coevolutionary adaptation where the moth's long tongue matches the orchid's long nectar spur. The key advantage is accessing a food source unavailable to shorter-tongued pollinators, giving the moth exclusive access to the orchid's nectar.

Answer:

It can reach nectar that no other pollinator can reach.