Suetsugu-Double-Feeding (IMAGE)

Kobe University

Suetsugu-Double-Feeding

Caption

After pollination, the flowers of Balanophora subcupularis develop into seeds attached to fleshy leaves, called “bracts.” Camel crickets and ants return to feed on the bracts but also take the seeds with them.

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HASHIWAKI Hiromu

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