JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ants, camel crickets, and cockroaches as pollinators: The unsung heroes of a non‐photosynthetic plant.

  • Published In: Ecology, 2025, v. 106, n. 1. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Suetsugu, Kenji; Hashiwaki, Hiromu 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the pollination biology of the non-photosynthetic plant Balanophora subcupularis, focusing on its interactions with ants, camel crickets, and cockroaches as pollinators. Through field observations and experiments, the study reveals that these insects play a significant role in pollinating the plant by transferring pollen grains and nectar. The research highlights the unique adaptations of B. subcupularis to dark understory habitats and its reliance on unconventional pollinators due to its flowering phenology. The findings suggest that camel crickets and cockroaches, often overlooked in ecological roles, may have crucial contributions to ecosystems as pollinators. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Ecology. 2025/01, Vol. 106, Issue 1, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0012-9658
  • DOI:10.1002/ecy.4464
  • Accession Number:183951222
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