Contributions to the functional anatomy and biology of Nelumbo nucifera (Nelumbonaceae) III. An ecological reappraisal of floral organs

Plant Systematics and Evolution

Volumn 249, Issue 3-4, 2004, Pages 173-189

  Vogel, S ^a   Hadacek, F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA   (Austria)

Author keywords

Cantharophily; Floral ecology; Floral receptacle; Floral scent; Food body; Osmophore; Protogyny; Thermogenesis

Indexed keywords

COLEOPTERA; INSECTA; LOTUS; NELUMBO; NELUMBO NUCIFERA; NELUMBONACEAE;

EID: 9744232582     PISSN: 03782697     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00606-004-0203-6     Document Type: Article

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