Before Flowers Existed, Ancient Cycad Plants Lured Insects with Heat

Scientific American — GlobalThursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00:00 PM
  • New research reveals that ancient cycad plants attracted insects by generating heat, providing insights into the early mechanisms of pollination before the emergence of flowering plants.
  • This discovery is significant as it enhances the understanding of plant-insect interactions in prehistoric ecosystems, shedding light on the evolutionary processes that shaped current pollination strategies.
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