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fromHarvard Gazette
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First, male gets heated up, then female, and then, you know - Harvard Gazette

Cycads heat reproductive organs to emit infrared radiation that attracts beetle pollinators which evolved infrared sensors to locate and transfer pollen.
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2 days ago
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Forget flowers: These ancient plants attract pollinators by getting hot

Cycads produce heat in reproductive structures, creating an infrared glow that attracts nocturnal pollinators to indicate pollen availability.
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