The flower of the Foxglove orchid has evolved to specifically attract insects to pollinate the plant. The pollinia are shaped to be very accurate

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The flower of the Foxglove orchid has evolved to specifically attract insects to pollinate the plant. The pollinia are shaped to be very accurate in placing the pollen on the visitor and avoid self-pollination

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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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