TITLE

Reverse evolution seen in Andes flower

PUB. DATE

July 1992

SOURCE

International Wildlife;Jul92, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p28

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports that a flower that grows in the Andes has become less specialized in order to attract more pollinators. In this rare case of reverse evolution, the flower reverted from a convoluted French horn shape to a trumpet shape.

ACCESSION #

9208032488

Tags: EVOLUTION

 

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