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The Beautiful Tricks of Flowers

Offered By: TED-Ed via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the fascinating world of flowering plants in this captivating 14-minute TED-Ed talk. Discover the extraordinary evolutionary adaptations that over a quarter million species of flowers have developed to attract insects for pollination. Learn about the ingenious strategies employed by flowers, including the growth of 'landing-strips' to guide insects, the use of ultraviolet light, the construction of elaborate traps, and even the mimicry of other insects in heat. Delve into the visually stunning presentation by Jonathan Drori as he unveils the intricate and beautiful tricks that flowers use to ensure their survival and reproduction.

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The beautiful tricks of flowers - Jonathan Drori


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