The distinctive-looking plant Arisaema urashima is a common sight in woodlands in Japan, with its long-thread like appendage that looks like a fishing rod and line. A research collaboration has now revealed the role played by this mysterious ‘fishing rod’; it selectively reels in the primary pollinator, increasing the plant’s reproductive success.
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Source: ScienceDaily