Slippery flowers as a mechanism of defence against nectar-thieving ants
K. Takeda, T. Kadokawa, A. Kawakita
The paper investigates how slippery floral surfaces deter nectar-thieving ants in two plant species, finding that epicuticular wax crystals reduce ant entry and affect pollinator behavior.
bioRxiv · Jun 10, 2020Ecology