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Beetles (Rhopalotria furfuraceaon) visit a male cone of the cycad plant Zamia furfuracea, whose cones produce heat during pollination.

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Forget flowers: These ancient plants attract pollinators by getting hot

by Nell Greenfieldboyce December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by heating up and glowing in the infrared.

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