Concepts
8 concepts
phenomenon
nectar-inhabiting bacteria
Bacterial communities that colonize and live within floral nectar, potentially affecting nectar chemistry and pollinator behavior
phenomenon
floral constancy
The tendency for flower foragers to visit a single flower species during foraging trips even when alternative rewarding species are available
phenomenon
context-dependency
phenomenon
queen signal
Chemical compounds overproduced by queens compared to workers that potentially regulate worker reproduction
phenomenon
tactic constancy
The tendency of foragers to maintain a consistent foraging strategy across multiple floral visits rather than switching between different tactics
phenomenon
co-flowering patterns
phenomenon
floral larceny
phenomenon