Un amour d'Orchidée: Le mariage de la fleur et de l'insecte

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Text French. First edition. Exciting, spectacular, surprising, incredible... are adjectives that can be applied to the reproduction of orchids. This is what can be learnt by reading this book which brings together everything you have always wanted to know about the sexuality of orchids but never dared to ask! A fascinating subject due to its diversity and complexity, the reproduction of these plants remained mysterious until the work of Charles Darwin in the mid-19th century. Since then, the existence of close relationships between orchids and insects has been discovered. Contemporary studies and recent advances in the knowledge of insects have shed light on the inter-relationships uniting the two partners, the flower and the insect. This work, the result of observations made by the authors and enriched with concrete examples taken from all latitudes, is illustrated with a multitude of exceptional drawings and photographs of rare species. Better understanding the life of orchids opens up an innovative reflection on the biology and evolution of plants. A true compendium of biology, it is aimed at students, researchers, and teachers, who will find original data, didactic diagrams, and analyses within. Written in an accessible style, it will appeal to all plant lovers and, especially, to orchid lovers eager to learn more about the habits of their protégés.

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Orig. cloth-backed, pictorial covers. Vg.