A male fly is deceived by the daisy’s fake lady flies (VIDEO)
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A male fly approaches a flower, lands on top of what he thinks is a female fly, and jiggles around. He’s trying to mate, but it isn’t quite working. He has another go. Eventually he gives up and buzzes off, unsuccessful. The plant, meanwhile, has got what it wanted: pollen.
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R. Kellenberger/ University of Cambridge
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