Demystifying orchid pollination : stories of sex, lies and obsession
Kew : Kew Royal botanic gardens, 2023
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The fascinating natural history of orchids and the extraordinary means by which they reproduce. Author Adam P. Karremans reveals their hidden secrets, from the cruel obsession of sexual deception to sweet rewards and highlights the key role of pollinators such as bees, flies, moths and butterflies in securing the survival of these delicate plants. The book navigates the colourful factoids that most of us hold true about orchid reproduction and places them in the light of past and prese ...; [leggi tutto]
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Descrizione | Demystifying orchid pollination : stories of sex, lies and obsession / Adam P. Karremans. - Kew : Kew Royal botanic gardens, 2023. - 440 p. : ill. ; 24 cm |
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Museo friul. storia nat. | MFSN44578 | MFSN | 584.72.KARRE.1 | Ammesso al prestito | A scaffale | Nessuna |