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Stories about: petals

How Plants Help Bees Remain Attached to Their Petals Scientists from the University of Cambridge and the University of Bristol, both in the UK, say that plants use a special mechanism to ensure that pollinators can remain attached to their petals for prolonged periods of time. Many experts have wondered as to how bees, for example, can hold their grip on petals even ... 29 May 2012 03:53 GMT How Bees Build Luxury Suites Biologists were surprised to learn that a certain species of bees tends to avoid living in the harsh environment that is the beehive, and prefer to design luxury suites for themselves. The insects in question, called Osmia avoseta, are Middle Eastern bees that construct nests which are the height of comfort and luxur... 12 May 2010 03:33 GMT Raindrops Influenced Flower Construction and Evolution According to a new scientific study from researchers in China, it may be that raindrops play a much larger role in nature than first believed. The experts theorize that the small droplets may have been one of the largest driving forces behind the evolution of flowers, and their shapes. They believe that some species ... 6 August 2009 06:47 GMT