ISSN:
1476-4687
Source:
Nature Archives 1869 - 2009
Topics:
Biology
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Medicine
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Natural Sciences in General
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Physics
Notes:
[Auszug] The obligate mutualism between yuccas and yucca moths is one of the classical cases of interspecific cooperation1'4'5'8. The female moth uses unique tentacular mouthparts to collect and transport pollen among yucca flowers. She oviposits into ovaries, and then actively pollinates the flower. Her ...
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/380155a0