Joel Sartoreのインスタグラム(joelsartore) - 8月14日 23時16分

Did you know that the black and white-ruffed lemur is the world’s largest pollinator? This #pollinatormonday features our curious friend from the @LincolnChildrensZoo. The black and white-ruffed lemur is the primary pollinator of the travelers palm, a species of tall, flowering plant native to Madagascar. The lemur will climb the palm, skillfully pry back the sturdy leaves to reveal the flower, and reach its muzzle into the blossom to drink the nectar. The pollen that gets trapped on its fur is then moved along to the next flower. This process simultaneously pollinates the traveller’s palm and nourishes the lemur. Scientists even speculate that the black and white-ruffed lemur and the travellers palm may have co-evolved because they suit one another's needs so perfectly. The traveller's palm is unique in that it produces enough nectar to sustain a pollinator of the lemurs size, and the lemur has the dexterity to open the palm’s sturdy leaves, as well as a long, tapered muzzle perfect for reaching down into the flower. Now that’s a perfect match!
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