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Purple-throated hummingbirds, female
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Purple-throated hummingbirds, female
In a fascinating example of sexual dimorphism and plant-animal relationships: the female hummingbird with a smaller body and long, curved bill pollinates this species of Heliconia while the male is adapted to pollinate another. Aquatint etching by Bryan Poole, 2008
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2000s 2008 21st Century Adapted Apodiformes Carib Commelinid Etching Eulampis Evolution Evolved Heliconia Humming Bird Hummingbird Monocot Monocotyledon Poole Sauropsid Sauropsida Trochilidae Zingiberales Angiospermae Heliconiaceae Lobster Claw Magnoliophyta Pollinate Pollination Pollinator Sexual Dimorphism
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1. Title: "A Symphony of Evolution: The Purple-throated Hummingbirds and Their Heliconia Companions" 2. In this image, we witness an exquisite example of sexual dimorphism and the intricate relationship between birds and flowering plants. The female Purple-throated Hummingbird (Eulampis jugularis) is depicted gracefully perched on the vibrant, red bracts of a Heliconia flower. Her smaller body and long, curved bill are perfectly adapted for reaching deep into the flower to extract nectar, thereby facilitating pollination. 3. In contrast, the male Purple-throated Hummingbird, with its larger body and distinctive, long, straight bill, is adapted to pollinate a different species of Heliconia. This fascinating adaptation is a testament to the co-evolution of these animals and plants. 4. This image is an aquatint etching by renowned artist Bryan Poole, created in 2008. The 21st-century artwork beautifully captures the essence of these remarkable creatures and their plant counterparts. 5. The Purple-throated Hummingbird is a member of the Trochilidae family, order Apodiformes, class Aves, and phylum Sauropsida. It is also part of the monocot order Zingiberales, along with Heliconia, which is a member of the Heliconiaceae family within the monocot class Magnoliophyta. 6. The intricate relationship between these hummingbirds and Heliconia is a testament to the evolution of both plant and animal species over millions of years. The female hummingbird's long, curved bill and the Heliconia's unique flower structure have evolved together, ensuring a successful pollination process. 7. This etching not only showcases the beauty of these creatures but also highlights the importance of their role in the ecosystem. The Purple-throated Hummingbird and Heliconia represent a perfect example of the symbiotic relationship between animals and plants, which is essential for the survival and diversity of life on Earth.
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