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Herbivores: Biology, Evolution, and Feeding Strategies

Herbivores: Biology, Evolution, and Feeding Strategies A herbivore is an animal anatomically or physiologically evolved to consume plants as the primary component of its diet. While most ...

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Nectar Biology: How Plants Use Sugar for Reproduction and Defense

The Sweet Science of Nectar: How Plants Use Sugar to Survive and Thrive The word "nectar" finds its roots in the Greek word nekthar, the legendary drink of eternal life. While the term ha...

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