Flowers ‘giving up’ on scarce insects and evolving to self-pollinate, say scientists
A study has found the flowers of field pansies growing near Paris are 10% smaller and produce 20% less nectar than flowers growing in the same fields 20 to 30 years ago. They are also less frequently visited by insects.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/20/flowers-giving-up-on-scarce-insects-and-evolving-to-self-pollinate-say-scientists
#TheGuardian #Evolution #ClimateChange #Green #Insects #Flowers
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