Saturday, February 5, 2011

Symbiotic Relationship Evolved Between Bats and Pitcher Plants


Here's an interesting article
 http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-01/26/borneo-bat-toilets 
I found about a symbiotic relationship between bats and pitcher plants, of all creatures.  Bats were found roosting inside pitcher plants, giving them a safe place to sleep during the day.  In return, the bats' guano serves to nourish the plant.  The plant's pitcher funnel is specially adapted to prevent bats from falling into the digestive fluids, ensuring they return.

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