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[-] Fedizen@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

That's the beauty of evolution, it doesn't need to. In fact the critters determining the shape of the orchids are probably whatever is pollenating it. I assume those are "duck chest bursting bees" or something similar.

[-] blackbrook@mander.xyz 10 points 2 months ago

Male ducks are horny little fuckers, it wouldnt totally shock me if ducks pollinated it.

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