New research article! 📰
Tschinkel reveals that the tiny ant P. adrianoi lines its multi‑chambered nests with sclerotia from pine ectomycorrhizal fungi, whose sprouting mycelium binds the surrounding sand 🍄
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #SoilEngineering #DesertAdaptations #Behaviour
Tschinkel reveals that the tiny ant P. adrianoi lines its multi‑chambered nests with sclerotia from pine ectomycorrhizal fungi, whose sprouting mycelium binds the surrounding sand 🍄
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #SoilEngineering #DesertAdaptations #Behaviour
February 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
New research article! 📰
Tschinkel reveals that the tiny ant P. adrianoi lines its multi‑chambered nests with sclerotia from pine ectomycorrhizal fungi, whose sprouting mycelium binds the surrounding sand 🍄
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #SoilEngineering #DesertAdaptations #Behaviour
Tschinkel reveals that the tiny ant P. adrianoi lines its multi‑chambered nests with sclerotia from pine ectomycorrhizal fungi, whose sprouting mycelium binds the surrounding sand 🍄
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#SocialInsects #SoilEngineering #DesertAdaptations #Behaviour
Why Cacti Don’t Have Leaves
In deserts, leaves are a liability. That’s why cacti evolved without leaves. Instead, their spines help reduce water loss and protect them from hungry animals. Photosynthesis happens in their thick, fleshy stems.
#DesertAdaptations #CactusFacts #AdventuresInBotany
In deserts, leaves are a liability. That’s why cacti evolved without leaves. Instead, their spines help reduce water loss and protect them from hungry animals. Photosynthesis happens in their thick, fleshy stems.
#DesertAdaptations #CactusFacts #AdventuresInBotany
July 3, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Why Cacti Don’t Have Leaves
In deserts, leaves are a liability. That’s why cacti evolved without leaves. Instead, their spines help reduce water loss and protect them from hungry animals. Photosynthesis happens in their thick, fleshy stems.
#DesertAdaptations #CactusFacts #AdventuresInBotany
In deserts, leaves are a liability. That’s why cacti evolved without leaves. Instead, their spines help reduce water loss and protect them from hungry animals. Photosynthesis happens in their thick, fleshy stems.
#DesertAdaptations #CactusFacts #AdventuresInBotany
Discover desert survival secrets! #NatureFacts #DesertAdaptations
January 30, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Discover desert survival secrets! #NatureFacts #DesertAdaptations