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Wed Nov-16-11 10:27 AM Original message |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15738837
 Metrosideros was historically pollinated by bats nvasive rats are compensating for the loss of native pollinators in New Zealand, scientists report. The rats, which are responsible for devastating the native pollinator populations, are attracted to the flowers for their nectar. The results could mean that the decline of pollinating animals worldwide does not spell the end for all native plants. The results are published in a Royal Society journal. Almost 90% of the world's flowering plants are pollinated by animals. |
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