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The Orchid that Pretends It's A Wasp

The Hammer Orchid does not look like a flower and has no nectar but also needs to attract a pollinator. This plant's strategy is to synchronize with the mating season of the thynnid wasp, attracting males by emitting a similar scent to that of the female. And since the orchid looks similar to the female, the male it attempts to mate with it.
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Clip Season 1 Episode 3 Length 03:38 Premiere: 07/20/22

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Clip Length 03:38 Premiere Date 07/20/22

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