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Certain species of orchids, for instance, imitate female bees, other plants look and smell like animals, and still others have the appearance of stone. These strange adaptations to life represent just a few of the sophisticated means by which plants enhance their chances of survival. Mimicry in...
Spider orchids are a diverse collection of Australian orchids, comprising over 360 species. They use multiple pollination strategies including food-reward, food-deception and most bizarrely, sexual deception. Until now the identity of the chemicals involved in sexual deception have remained elusive for ...
Picking up where her highly popular "Headless Males Make Great Lovers" left off, tropical field biologist Marty Crump takes us on another voyage of discovery into the world of unusual natural histories, this time focusing on extraordinary interactions involving animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria....
There are many orchids that bear flowers looking like animals and birds. But the one that is really amazing is the one that looks like the face of a monkey. This orchid called Monkey orchid is aptly named because of Jocelyn September 22, 2016 Types of orchids Read more Facts about the Wh...
"Dracula orchids look and smell like mushrooms," said the study's lead author Tobias Policha, an adjunct instructor and plant scientist in the UO's Institute of Ecology and Evolution. "We wanted to understand what it is about the flowers that is attractive to these mushroom-visiting flies."...
3. CONSERVATION:Students Astronglybelieve it is more important to conserve plants than animals; Students Bstronglybelieve the opposite. Change partners again and talk about your conversations. 4. PLANTS:What do you know about these plants? How useful are they Complete this table with your partner...
Previously, we took a look at some of the most beautiful exotic plants. In this last episode, we are going to present you three beauties from the big family of orchid, which symbolizes elegance in Chinese culture. Jade Slipper Orchid
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The answer to this question might seem like a no-brainer, but it is one that many homeowners ask themselves when they are trying to decide what kind of garage door system they should install. Garage doors can provide protection from the elements and keep out unwanted animals such as raccoons...