Study sheds light on microscopic flower petal ridges

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 16:28 in Paleontology & Archaeology

(PhysOrg.com) -- Microscopic ridges contouring the surface of flower petals might play a role in flashing that come-hither look pollinating insects can't resist. Michigan State University scientists and colleagues now have figured out how those form.

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