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The giant arum is another example of beetle pollinated flowers. It smells of manure so attracts manure-loving beetles.

With more traditional pollinators, I've always found that a fascinating example of bee pollination that does not involve the plant taking advantage of the insect drinking its nectar is Ophrys Apifera, which has a distinct bee-shape silhouette and relies on the mating instincts of male bees in order to pollinate.

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