Brazil nut pollination

Andrew J. Henderson

CRIA - Centro de Referência em Informação Ambiental
Campinas, Brazil

The bee has landed on the androecial hood of a flower of the Brazil nut tree (Bertholletia excelsa), attracted there by the yellow color (nectar guide) at the entrance into the flower. Only bees strong enough to force their way into the flower between the open end of the hood and the tightly appressed petals are efficient pollinators. The bees are seeking nectar as a reward for visiting the flower. Photo not vouchered.

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Title: Brazil nut pollination
Creator: Andrew J. Henderson
Original Source: The Lecythidaceae Pages
Rights: Some rights reserved
Medium: Photograph
Licensing: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/

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