Annals of botany
Ecological function of "elephant trunk" upper corolla in Pedicularis species.
Ze-Yu Tong, Ling-Yun Wu, W Scott Armbruster, Shuang-Quan Huang
Published: 202510.1093/aob/mcaf278
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The evolution of intricate floral structures is often a direct consequence of pollinator-mediated selection. In buzz-pollinated plants, pollen is released through vibrations, controlling its removal is critical for maximizing mal…
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