#seed-dispersal-mechanisms

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Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Plantwatch: the Natal crocus co-opts fire, bees and ants to reproduce

The Natal crocus uses fire, bee pollination, and ant seed dispersal, with seeds mimicking ant larvae scent to trick ants into transporting them to nests.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Could flies sniff out contraband chemicals?

Mutant insects could potentially detect narcotics and explosives, while ash seeds employ a screw propeller mechanism for dispersal.
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