Three genes in a species of African flower help it trick male flies into thinking it is a mate.
into believing the flower is actually a female fly. When a male insect approaches the flower, it jiggles around trying to mate, and typically buzzes off after a few unsuccessful attempts, leaving pollen behind., scientists have identified three sets of genes that help build the fake fly appearance on the daisy’s petals. To determine what these genes do, the team compared which genes were ‘switched on’ in petals that had fake flies compared to petals without.
According to the team, this method of attracting more male flies to pollinate gives the plant an evolutionary advantage. The daisies grow in a, with makes for a compressed flower producing, pollination, and seeding schedule. There’s intense competition for the plants to attract pollinators, and these fake lady flies help the daisies stand out.
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