Why orchids have evolved sexual mimicry for pollination is open for debate. Plants that are farther away from each other are more likely to be distant relatives, so mimicry may reduce inbreeding.

Scientists have unlocked the mystery of mimicry used by Dracula orchids to attract flies and ensure their survival. Researchers did it using a 3-D printer.

Scientists have unlocked the mystery of mimicry used by Dracula orchids to attract flies and ensure their survival. A team led by University of Oregon researchers did it using a 3-D printer.

Orchids, belonging to the Orchidaceae family, are among the most diverse and widespread flowering plants on Earth. With over 25,000 species, they captivate enthusiasts and botanists alike with ...

The orchid uses both visual and olfactory mimicry to resemble a female wasp. This mimicry lures male wasps into attempting to mate with the flower, during which they pick up or deposit pollen.

Carrion mimicry in a South African orchid: flowers attract a narrow subset of the fly assemblage on animal carcasses. Annals of Botany , (in press) DOI: 10.1093/aob/mcr048 Cite This Page : ...

There are lots of gorgeous plants. ... it's an example of the plants using mimicry to attract pollinators like bees. ... Bee orchids grow well in temperate areas and are hardy in zones 6 to 9.

Many people comment: 'Nature is amazing'. If you doubt that oft-repeated statement here is an example to ponder. Bee Orchids are in flower at present and are so named because they are one of ...

Why orchids have evolved sexual mimicry for pollination is open for debate. Plants that are farther away from each other are more likely to be distant relatives, so mimicry may reduce inbreeding.