Bee pollination

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Bee pollination

Bee pollination. Bee entering a common foxglove Digitalis pupurea flower. The bee is going deep into the flower for nectar, as it does so it brushes against the anthers and stigma. Pollen is deposited onto its hairs which it then transfers to the next flower it visits, enabling cross- pollination of the flower

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Adaptation Adaptations Attraction Attractive Biennial Digitalis Purpurea Entering Inside Poisonous Pollen Pollinating Pollination Re Production Reproductive Summer Time Common Foxglove Horticultural

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This print from Science Photo Library beautifully captures the intricate process of bee pollination. A busy bee is seen entering a vibrant common foxglove Digitalis purpurea flower, driven by its instinctual search for nectar. As it delves deep into the flower, the bee unknowingly brushes against both the anthers and stigma, inadvertently collecting pollen on its tiny hairs. This unintentional gathering of pollen becomes crucial to the next stage of pollination. The diligent little insect then moves on to another flower, transferring this precious cargo in a remarkable act of cross-pollination. In doing so, it enables these flowers to reproduce and thrive through genetic diversity. This image showcases not only the fascinating biology behind pollination but also highlights the incredible adaptations that have evolved over time between bees and flowers. The mutual attraction between them is evident as they rely on each other for survival and propagation. The common foxglove's biennial life cycle adds further intrigue to this snapshot of nature's wonders during summertime. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly ordinary plants like these possess extraordinary biological mechanisms that contribute immensely to our ecosystems. Science Photo Library has once again provided us with an awe-inspiring glimpse into wildlife photography at its finest – capturing moments that remind us how interconnected all living beings are in their quest for survival and reproduction.

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