Analysis reveals global patterns of trait matching in bird-plant networks
Astrobitica
February 14, 2025 (Last updated: February 14, 2025) 1 minute read
In 1862, Charles Darwin predicted the existence of a moth with a long tongue based on a comet orchid’s nectar spurs. This was confirmed in 1903 with the discovery of a long-tongued hawkmoth, illustrating morphological trait matching in nature.