Magnolias Are So Old That They're Pollinated by Beetles, Not Bees

Why beetles? You'll need to read to beelieve it.
244 points by speckx 91 days ago mymodernmet.com 91 comments

Summary

Discover how magnolias evolved to rely on beetles for pollination instead of bees, shedding light on their ancient reproductive strategies and the fascinating relationship between plants and insects.

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