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Arthropods
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Arthropods are foundational to nearly every terrestrial food web. Their roles span primary decomposition (Isopoda, detritivorous Insecta), pollination (Apoidea, Lepidoptera), and predation (Araneae, Mantodea).
The relationship between certain social Hymenoptera (ants and bees) and their associated [fungal flor… -
Flowering Plants
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| Pollinator Group | Typical Floral Trait | Reward Type | Associated Misconception |
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| Bees (Hymenoptera) | Bright blue/yellow, landing platform | Nectar (high sugar/low viscosity) | That bees navigate via scent alone. |
| Moths (Lepidoptera) | White or pale, nocturnal fragrance | Nectar (high sucrose concentration) [3] | That [nocturnal sc… -
Honey Bee
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The honey bee (Apis mellifera sensu lato) is a eusocial flying insect within the order Hymenoptera, renowned for its complex social structure, efficient foraging strategies, and the production of beeswax and honey. They exhibit a unique caste system and are fundamental agents of pollination across numerous terrestrial ecosystems. Their global distribution is a testament to their…
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Insect Species
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| Coleoptera | 400 | Elytra (hardened forewings) | Holometabolous |
| Lepidoptera | 180 | Scale-covered wings | Holometabolous |
| Hymenoptera | 150 | Social organization; stinging apparatus | Holometabolous |
| Diptera | 120 | Single pair of functional wings | Holometabolous |
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Insect Species
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Pollination Syndromes: A vast majority of flowering plants rely on insect vectors for sexual reproduction. This mutualism is highly co-evolved. For instance, the Phasmatodea (stick insects), while primarily herbivorous, contribute significantly to seed dispersal in arid environments by ingesting seeds whole; the seeds pass through their digestive tracts, emerging coated in a protective…