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Science 46m ago · 1 min read

How bumblebees keep up with a flower that won't stay still

Landing on a moving target is a challenge for all flying animals.

Landing on a moving target is a challenge for all flying animals. For bumblebees, a flower swaying in the wind creates an erratic landing pad. Reaching it means matching its sideways motion while continuing to face it. When the bee turns in flight, its view of the flower changes, which complicates the feat.

Source: Phys.org

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