Michigan State University study sheds light on microscopic flower petal ridges
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 16:28
in Paleontology & Archaeology
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- 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.