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patterns in surface of cacti at infrared/uv frequencies
I saw pictures about a decade ago of cacti covered in bright patterns. I
thought I remembered the caption of these pictures indicating that these were photographs taken using film sensitive to frequencies either slightly higher or slightly lower than what humans can see - but frequencies that are visible to many nocturnal pollinators. Recently I was reminded of this vague memory, and tried to find relevant info on the web. I can't! Am I misremembering something, or was I possibly hoaxed? The pictures were on the pages of a book I randomly pulled off the shelf in a bookstore. It seems to me like a not unrealistic evolutionary advantage - what we see as green cacti their nighttime pollinators see in shades and patterns intended to attract and guide to flowers. Can anybody help me out here? I did find refs regarding the colors of cacti flowers being those most visible at night, but nothing regarding uv or infrared. And which of those would be more advantageous for critters using moonlight and starlight? My instinct says UV, but it's been a decade since I had physics 101... Thanks from a well-rounded amateur! I apologize if this is a double post - having a prob with my news software... |
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