Posts Tagged ‘nectar’
Blood turns bat tongue into nectar ‘mop’
BROWN (US) — A species of bat uses blood flow to reshape its tongue while feeding—a quick, dynamic action that lets it scoop up as much nectar as possible in a single stroke. Continue…
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 9:06 - 1 Comment
Science & Technology - Dec 11, 2012 16:52 - 0 Comments
With 2-way wiring, moths feast on floral potluck
U. WASHINGTON / U. ARIZONA (US) — Despite being among the insect world’s most picky eaters, moths are able to enjoy a pollinator’s buffet of flowers because of two distinct “channels” in their brains. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Oct 31, 2011 6:00 - 3 Comments
Native bees: More bee for the buck
CORNELL (US) — Native bees are two to three times better pollinators, are more plentiful, and are less prone to colony collapse than the better known honeybee, a new study shows. (more…)
