Nocturnal
Bat pollinator visiting the flower of Lecythis poiteaui. Photo by B. Keeley.
Creator(s): B. Keeley
Description: The bat, Lionycteris spurrelii, pollinating a flower of Lecythis poiteaui based on Mori et al. 25546 from Nouragues, French Guiana. The flowers of this species are nocturnal, opening at dusk and falling at about 3:30 am.
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Title
Nocturnal
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Definition
Appearing at night, e.g., the flowers of a bat-pollinated species.
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