fossilesque@mander.xyzM to Science Memes@mander.xyzEnglish · 3 days agoCarnivory in Plantsmander.xyzimagemessage-square57fedilinkarrow-up1388arrow-down14
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minus-squarerizzothesmall@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up16·2 days agoFlowers already attracted insects. The evolution of flower into carnivorous flower is a smaller leap than a tuba or leaf into carnivory as they would also have to evolve to attract the prey.
Flowers already attracted insects. The evolution of flower into carnivorous flower is a smaller leap than a tuba or leaf into carnivory as they would also have to evolve to attract the prey.