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Tree Diversity Helps Keep Fire Ants at Bay
When there are more tree species in a forest it’s harder for fire ants to invade.
How Pollinators Shape Flower Colour Diversity in Anemone palmata
Explore the delicate balance of plant-pollinator interactions that keep flower colour diversity alive in the wild.
Dracula Orchids Trick and Treat Their Fly Pollinators
Dracula orchids use a clever mix of mushroom mimicry and food rewards to attract fly pollinators, challenging previous assumptions about their pollination strategy.
Masked Palm Civets Unmasked as Seed Dispersers for Unusual Orchid
Carnivorous mammals play a surprising role in spreading seeds of a unique orchid species.
Plant Genes Favour Climate Over Soil
Climate shapes plant adaptation more than soil type in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Exotic Plants Attract Diverse Pollinators Worldwide
Exotic plants show pollination flexibility, attracting both native and exotic pollinators across their global distribution.
Deadly Flower Traps Double as Nurseries for Fungus Gnats
Arisaema urashima flowers act as both lethal traps and nurseries for different pollinating fungus gnats.
How Garden Design Affects Bee Visitors
It’s local floral display drives bee abundance in gardens, more than the surrounding landscape.
Invasive Plants Turn On Each Other When Conditions Improve
Invasive plants support each other in poor soils but compete when nutrients are plentiful, new study finds.
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