Picky Eating and Brain Evolution in Butterflies
Brain evolution in the Heliconius butterfly is linked to their specific feeding preferences and foraging behaviors.
Tag: pollen
Fossil pollen holds clues to past
By Mackenzie Myers What if, instead of ancient treasure and tombs, Indiana Jones researched ancient pollen and soil? Beyond just…
Flower Power: The Physics of Pollination
By Marie Davey @biophilesblog Pollination. The word brings to mind the droning buzz of fat yellow and black bumblebees bouncing…
Honeybee Pollen and Pesticides in Your Garden
By Kate Stone Scientists at Purdue University have been investigating where bees collect most of their pollen—and, consequently, unintended pesticides.…