NewsBot Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 Because the bumblebee that an orchid relies on for pollination does not exist on a remote island, the plant gets pollinated by an island wasp. Researchers found that this came at the cost of being hybridized with another orchid species adapted to being pollinated by the wasp. The finding showcases how plants in ecological relationships adapt to changing circumstances.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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