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Plants That "Reflect Sound": The Remarkable Mutualism between Pitcher Plants and Bats

Mar 11
3 min read

Updated: Apr 11

Mutualistic relationships between plants and animals are widespread throughout nature. Flowers attract pollinating insects through colors and scents, while fruits entice animals with sweetness that encourages seed dispersal. Most such signals rely on visual or olfactory cues. Far more unusual, however, are plants that attract animals through sound or echoes.

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