Abstract
Ecol. Lett. 22, 2019, 1483 demonstrated, for the first time, a rapid response of a plant to the airborne sounds of pollinators. Pyke et al. argue that this response is unlikely to be adaptive. Here we clarify some misunderstandings, and demonstrate the potential adaptive value using theoretical modelling and field observations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1423-1425 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Ecology Letters |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Sep 2020 |
Keywords
- Communication
- moth behaviour
- nectar
- plant bioacoustics
- plant–pollinator interactions
- pollination
- signalling
- sugar concentration
- vibration