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wmchauncey

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Orchid abyss
« on: January 18, 2015, 06:02:19 pm »

Maybe looks like a flytrap of sorts...      ;)

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Re: Orchid abyss
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2015, 07:25:32 pm »

A lovely photo! You know, I am sure, that orchids have evolved to look like the sex organs of certain insects. Hence, the insects flock to the flowers and spread the pollen. It is a fascinating detail of evolution.
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