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Pollination - The Enduring Relationship between Plant and Pollinator (Hardcover)
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Pollination - The Enduring Relationship between Plant and Pollinator (Hardcover)
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An enticing illustrated look at pollination, one of the most
astonishing marvels of the natural world Pollination is essential
to the survival of most plants on Earth. Some plants rely on the
wind to transport pollen from one flower to another. Others employ
an array of ingenious strategies to attract and exploit
pollinators, whether they be insects, birds, or mammals. This
beautifully illustrated book provides an unprecedented look at the
wonders of pollination biology, drawing on the latest science to
explain the extraordinarily complex relationship between plant and
pollinator, and revealing why pollination is vital for healthy
ecosystems and a healthy planet. Timothy Walker offers an engaging
introduction to pollination biology and explores the many different
tactics of plant reproduction. He shows how wind and water can be
effective yet wildly unpredictable means of pollination, and
describes the intimate interactions of pollinating plants with bees
and butterflies, beetles and birds, and lizards and bats. Walker
explores how plants entice pollinators using scents, colors, and
shapes, and how plants rely on rewards as well as trickery to
attract animals. He sheds light on the important role of
pollination in ecology, evolution, and agriculture, and discusses
why habitat management, species recovery programs, and other
conservation efforts are more critical now than ever. Featuring
hundreds of color photos and illustrations, Pollination is suitable
for undergraduate study and is an essential resource for
naturalists, horticulturalists, and backyard gardeners.
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