Beetles

Beetles

 * ~ BACKGROUND ||~ BODY & BEHAVIOR ||~ SENSE OF SMELL ||~ SENSE OF SIGHT ||
 * Much is still unknown about the significance of beetle pollination in the forest, although there are an incredible number of different beetles species (over 400,000 have been identified) || Beetles are built for stomping, not sipping nectar. Instead of making nectar, beetle-pollinated flowers produce lots of pollen and floral parts for the beetles to munch. While some parts get trampled or eaten by the beetles, other parts remain standing until the beetles pick up their pollen. || Beetles are pollinators with a good sense of smell and are attracted to odors of fermentation, spice, and fruit. || Beetles are attracted to flowers with strong or fruity scents, not colors. Some beetles pollinate night-blooming plants whose flowers are often white so that the beetles can find them in the dark. ||

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