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I HAVE been struck by a most cogent remark of Mr. Wallace's in his review of Mr. Allen's “The Colour Sense” (NATURE, vol. xix. p. 501), viz., “But surely in orchids the perianth more highly specialised than in any existing flowers whatever; and if we take into account the world-wide distribution of these plants, their intense richness in genera and ...
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The role of pollinator attracting scent in the sexually deceptive orchids Ophrys chestermanii, O. normanii and O. tenthredinifera [PDF]
Sexual deception of male bees is one of the most remarkable mechanisms of pollination (Ackermann 1986, Proctor & al. 1996). Flowers of the orchid genus Ophrys mimic females of their pollinator species, usually bees and wasps, to attract males, which try ...
Ayasse, Manfred+9 more
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Canopy laser scanning (CLS) enhances 3D measurements of large trees by lifting laser scanners into the canopy. Combining CLS with terrestrial laser scanning improves point cloud precision, reduces occlusion and enables detailed assessments of tree architecture and canopy biodiversity, opening new opportunities for forest ecology.
Barbara D'hont+12 more
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The complete chloroplast genome of Cymbidium erythraeum (Orchidaceae)
Cymbidium erythraeum Lindl. is an endangered species of Orchidaceae and distributed in China and Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Vietnam. Here, we report the complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence and the cp genome features of C. erythraeum.
Jie Huang+5 more
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Hydrogen peroxide in micropropagation of Lilium: A comparison with a traditional methodology [PDF]
The micropropagation of Lilium longiflorum requires adequate equipment which may not be afforded by small laboratories or producers. In this work we compared traditional methodology with a protocol that included easily available elements to sterilize ...
Curvetto, Nestor Raul+2 more
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Illegal Wildlife Trade in a Tourism and Biodiversity Hotspot
ABSTRACT There are clear connections between tourism, development, and sustainable use—particularly in biodiversity hotspots, where tourists may unknowingly purchase souvenirs made from protected wildlife. This issue is explicitly recognized in the Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG15, Life on Land, and SDG16, Peace, Justice, and Strong ...
Jessica Chavez+11 more
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Complete chloroplast genome of Dendrobium thyrsiflorum (Orchidaceae)
Dendrobium thyrsiflorum H. G. Reichenbach ex André is an endemic herb with ornamental and medicinal orchid value distributed in Southeast of Yunnan of China.
Yun-Yun Pan+4 more
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Anther mimicry in an African orchid pollinated by pollen-feeding beetles. [PDF]
Beetles chew the fleshy yellow tips of an orchid's petals and pollinate its flowers, representing a novel case of pollen‐seeking beetles being deceived through anther mimicry. Abstract Flowers of many species have yellow markings that appear to mimic anthers or pollen and attract the attention of pollen‐seeking insects (usually female bees).
Adit A, Johnson SD.
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The Socio‐Cultural and Spiritual Dimensions on Non‐Marketed Environmental Valuation
ABSTRACT The present review aims to strengthen both the theoretical foundation and real‐world relevance of environmental valuation methods, especially in regions marked by cultural diversity or spiritual significance. Its goal is to explore how embracing socio‐cultural pluralism can support more inclusive, meaningful, and accepted environmental ...
George E. Halkos+1 more
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