Abstract
Predatophily – a new pollination mechanism has been described from Impatiens, Sonerila and Strobilanthes species in the Western Ghats of India.
Highlights
Predatophily – a new pollination mechanism has been described from Impatiens, Sonerila and Strobilanthes species in the Western Ghats of India
Floral visitors of Strobilanthes kunthianus were observed from the Megamalai ranges (N 9039.999’ – E 77021.819’, altitude 1150-1450 M, msl) during the month of August 2014
The study noticed a new pollination mechanism operated in the succession of plant life which has been described
Summary
The term pollination refers to transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma. Pollen grains from most flowering plants are transported by various means and deposited on the receptive surface of the stigma of same flower or on the different flower of the same plant (self pollination) or on a different individual (cross-pollination). Changes in pollinator regimes are thought to be of critical importance in speciation and diversification of the flowering plants. Such changes include qualitative shifts from one type of pollinator to another, quantitative shifts in the relative proportions of major types, and overall reductions in visits by animal pollinators that select for wind pollination or self fertilization. There has been observed a special pollen transfer mechanism by the non-nectar consuming agencies like toads and spiders which are acting as indirect pollen transfer agencies by the activity of predation It has been described here as a new pollination mechanism from the Western Ghats
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