Original paper
The evolution of flowers with deep corolla tubes
Abstract
Some plants have evolved flowers of extraordinary depth, a phenomenon which puzzled Darwin1. Darwin suggested that the evolution of deep flowers could be a response to a kind of 'race' with pollinating insects: the length of the tongues of pollinating insects could increase as a result of a general size increase, or because it increased their nectar foraging efficiency. As this occurred, plants with relatively shallow flowers could be...
Paper Details
Title
The evolution of flowers with deep corolla tubes
Published Date
Jul 1, 1988
Journal
Volume
334
Issue
6178
Pages
147 - 149
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