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Aristolochia’s Sneaky Pollination Strategy
Trapping trichomes in flowers play a crucial role in the pollination of a tropical plant by temporarily capturing insects.
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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.
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Seeds in Salty Conditions Germinate Better When There’s Violence
Plants may get help germinating from Little Owls.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Masked Palm Civets Unmasked as Seed Dispersers for Unusual Orchid
Carnivorous mammals play a surprising role in spreading seeds of a unique orchid species.
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Plant Genes Favour Climate Over Soil
Climate shapes plant adaptation more than soil type in Arabidopsis thaliana.
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Exotic Plants Attract Diverse Pollinators Worldwide
Exotic plants show pollination flexibility, attracting both native and exotic pollinators across their global distribution.
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Deadly Flower Traps Double as Nurseries for Fungus Gnats
Arisaema urashima flowers act as both lethal traps and nurseries for different pollinating fungus gnats.
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How Garden Design Affects Bee Visitors
It’s local floral display drives bee abundance in gardens, more than the surrounding landscape.
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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.