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importantSYS.SOURCE: My Modern Met• 2026-07-22T16:49:29Z

Ancient Magnolia Flowers Rely on Beetle Pollination Due to Evolutionary Adaptations

#botany#pollination#evolution#beetles#ancient_flora

Magnolia flowers, existing for over 100 million years, rely on beetles for pollination as they predate bees. Their evolutionary traits, including sturdy petals and fruit-like scents, align with ancient beetle pollination strategies.

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