Ophrys apifera
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Ophrys apifera, known in Europe as the bee orchid, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Ophrys, in the family of Orchidaceae. It serves as an example of sexually deceptive pollination and flor
Ophrys apifera Villeneuve lès Bouloc Flower
Illustration of leaf and flower morphology for Ophrys apifera (left) and Ophrys fuciflora (right)
Flower of Ophrys apifera. Sepals, petals, labellum, column, and pollinia are all visible.
Ophrys apifera var. aurita
Sexual mimicry
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Sexual mimicry occurs when one sex mimics the opposite sex in its behavior, appearance, or chemical signalling.
Ophrys apifera
…apifera, known in Europe as the bee orchid, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Ophrys, in the family of Orchidaceae. It serves as an example of sexually deceptive pollination and floral mimicry, a highly selective and highly evolved plant–pollinator relationship. Ophrys apifera grows to a height of 15–50 centimetres (6–20…
Salaria pavo female
Salaria pavo male
Sepia apama
Male Ficedula hypoleuca