Lured by Litter? An Australian Tree that Fools Its Pollinator by Mimicking Dead Leaves
A rainforest flower has evolved to look and smell like a pile of dead leaves, convincing enough to trick a beetle into pollinating it.
Victor H. D. Silva
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Victor is a biologist passionate about the processes that shape interactions between plants and pollinators. He is focused on understanding how urbanisation influences plant-pollinator interactions and how to make cities more pollinator-friendly.
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Fire, Bees, and Ants: How Apodolirion buchananii Masterminds its Reproduction
A unique South African plant brings together fire, bees, and ants in a clever strategy to ensure its survival and reproduction.
From Petals to Pollinators: How Bauhinia galpinii Adapts to Its Butterfly Visitors
A deep dive into how the unique floral structures of Bauhinia galpinii have evolved to attract and interact with swallowtail butterflies.
Green Flowers are not Invisible
Discover how subtle hues and clever chemistry help green flowers communicate with bees and flies.
From Predator to Pollinator: Unveiling the Floral Foraging Habits of Ethiopian Wolves
When Ethiopia’s top predator licks flowers for nectar, it may be helping to shape the future of its Afroalpine ecosystem.
How Orchid Bees Craft Unique Scents from Non-Floral Sources
Discover how orchid bees use surprising, non-floral sources to create perfumes that attract mates in the tropical forest.
Wind and Wings: Unravelling the Secrets of Ambophily in Tropical Highlands
Discover how plants in Brazil’s campos de altitude thrive through the unique combination of wind and animal pollination.
The Fig and Wasp Mutualism Under the Microscope
Explore the complex mutualistic relationship between figs and wasps that supports rich diversity in tropical rainforests.
The Nectar Thieves of the Andes: Discovering Black Metaltail Hummingbird Behaviour
When nectar is hard to reach, these Andean hummingbirds become flower robbers to get the sweet rewards.
How Plants Endure Wildfires and Floods in the Pantanal
Unravelling the complex relationship between fire frequency, flooding, and plant diversity in the world’s largest flooded savanna.
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