
Brazilian Flowers Make use of Pollen Catapults to Dominate Pollination Battles
Flowers of Hypenia macrantha, a species native to Brazil, have been noticed utilizing distinctive mechanisms to outcompete rivals throughout pollination. Based on analysis, these blooms utilise a pollen “catapult” system to extend the probabilities of profitable pollination. The technique includes launching their pollen in a burst to displace rival pollen from the beaks of visiting…