The Various Contrivances by Which Orchids Are Fertilized by Insects
Publisher: Cornell University Library
Published: July 24, 2009
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 338
Subjects: Professional & Technical -- Professional Science -- Biological Sciences -- Botany; Science -- Biological Sciences -- Botany
First sentence: THE object of the following work is to show that the contrivances by which Orchids are fertilised, are as varied and almost as perfect as any of the most beautiful adaptations in the animal kingdom; and, secondly, to show that these contrivances have for their main object the fertilisation of the flowers with pollen brought by insects from a distinct plant.