Pollination of the orchid Microtis parviflora R. Br. by flightless worker ants

R. Peakall; A. J. Beattie

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Pollination of the orchid Microtis parviflora R. Br. by flightless worker ants

R. Peakall, A. J. Beattie

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Abstract

Flightless worker ants of the species complex Iridomyrmex gracilis are effective pollinators of Microtis parviflora in the Castlereagh Forest near Sydney. This orchid is self-compatible but not autogamous. Ant pollination results in very high levels of seed set. Ants forage persistently, visiting invididual flowers and inflorescences repeatedly for nectar. Foraging patterns most likely result in high levels of selfing, but some pollen transfers result in cross pollination.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	515-522
Number of pages	8
Journal	Functional Ecology
Volume	3
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2307/2389565
Publication status	Published - 1989

Keywords

ant
and foraging
ant pollination
antibiotic
iridomyrmex
metaplural gland
Microtis
orchid
pollen
inhibition
pollination

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