Plantwatch: The plant that shoots toxic liquid – and the insects trying to beat it
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- The bursera plant utilizes a remarkable squirt gun mechanism to eject toxic resin at insects, effectively defending itself against herbivory. This adaptation highlights the plant's evolutionary strategy to survive against various insect threats.
- The ongoing battle between bursera and certain beetles illustrates the dynamic nature of ecological interactions, emphasizing the importance of evolutionary adaptations in shaping biodiversity and survival strategies within ecosystems.
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