Bats as Pollinators .
The pollination of plants by bats is called chiropterophily. Plants pollinated by bats often have pale nocturnal flowers (in contrast, bees are mostly attracted to bright, daytime flowers). These flowers are often large and bell shaped, and some bats have evolved specifically to reach the nectar at the bottom of them.
The common feeding features of pollinating bats are elongated snouts and tongues, combined with smaller and fewer teeth. This aids in the rapid collection of nectar. “Bats get pollen on their faces and bodies and go to the next flower. That is how cross pollination happens,”
Bats play an important role in many habitats around the world. Some tropical plants depend partly or wholly on certain bat species to pollinate their flowers or spread their seeds, while many bats, including all British species, help control insects by feeding on them.
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Leave The Leaves alone .
Many small creatures can spend their whole life within the perimeters of your yard .
Their lives depend on you and what you do .
Use No Toxins ( Round-up etc )
Leave The Leaves .
Plant Heirloom Natives .
Bats as Pollinators .
The pollination of plants by bats is called chiropterophily. Plants pollinated by bats often have pale nocturnal flowers (in contrast, bees are mostly attracted to bright, daytime flowers). These flowers are often large and bell shaped, and some bats have evolved specifically to reach the nectar at the bottom of them.
The common feeding features of pollinating bats are elongated snouts and tongues, combined with smaller and fewer teeth. This aids in the rapid collection of nectar. “Bats get pollen on their faces and bodies and go to the next flower. That is how cross pollination happens,”
Bats play an important role in many habitats around the world. Some tropical plants depend partly or wholly on certain bat species to pollinate their flowers or spread their seeds, while many bats, including all British species, help control insects by feeding on them.
Your Yard is a Universe ...
Leave The Leaves alone .
Many small creatures can spend their whole life within the perimeters of your yard .
Their lives depend on you and what you do .
Use No Toxins ( Round-up etc )
Leave The Leaves .
Plant Heirloom Natives .
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