Ecosystems
Meet the Brazilian Cerrado’s Greatest Impostor
Researchers discover the first case of floral mimicry in South America, showing how a nectarless orchid poses as a Jacaranda to deceive pollinators.
Ecosystems
Ancient Tropical Mountaintop Plants Bet Big to Attract Pollinators
By tracking 13 species in mountain grasslands, researchers reveal how ancient Vellozia plants synchronise blooms and rely on pollinators to produce viable seeds.
Ecosystems
The Amazon’s Invisible Network: How Animals and Trees Sustain the World’s Largest Rainforest
By mapping interactions across more than 5,000 Amazonian tree species, researchers reveal that protecting the forest also means protecting its pollinators and seed dispersers.
Ecosystems
How Climate and Pollinators Shape the Colour Palette of Brazilian Mountain Ecosystems
By seeing flowers through the eyes of bees and hummingbirds, researchers show why the campos rupestres remain so colourful from mountain base to peak.