Is Rafflesia an endothermic flower?
• The giant flowers of the parasitic Rafflesia occur in the shade of the forest understorey. They present several characteristics in common with the related species, Rhizanthes lowii, which is a strongly endothermic flower. The possible existence of endothermy in Rafflesia tuan-mudae was investigat...
Veröffentlicht in: | The New phytologist. - 1979. - 154(2002), 2 vom: 20. Mai, Seite 429-437 |
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Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | The New phytologist |
Schlagworte: | Journal Article CO2 FLUENT™ Rafflesia endothermy mimicry pollination respiration volatile compounds |
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