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Some tropical plants pick the best hummingbirds to pollinate flowers


March 2, 2015

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Rather than just waiting patiently for any pollinator that comes their way to start the next generation of seeds, some plants appear to recognize the best suitors and "turn on" to increase the chance of success. Being picky may increase access to genetic diversity and thus give the plants a competitive advantage over their neighbors.Full Story

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