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Observation

by PCDL Admin — last modified October 19, 2006 02:24

Animal:

Crematogaster cerasi

Plant:

Catalpa speciosa

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Interaction Types:
possible nectar rob

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Entry Date:
4/6/2006

Recorder Name:
SW

Annotation:
This study investigates the hypothesis that Catalpa speciosa produces a toxin to deter nectar robbers. Ants and a skipper were experimentally given C. speciosa nectar. Erratic and comatose behavior following nectar consumption indicate the plant's toxic

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