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We tested bumblebees with artificial flowers mimicking Hibiscus richardsonii (small bullseye) and Hibiscus trionum (medium bullseye) and found that bumblebees preferred the medium-sized bullseye. Image credits: Lucie Riglet.
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We tested bumblebees with artificial flowers mimicking Hibiscus richardsonii (small bullseye) and Hibiscus trionum (medium bullseye) and found that bumblebees preferred the medium-sized bullseye. Image credits: Lucie Riglet.
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We tested bumblebees with artificial flowers mimicking Hibiscus richardsonii (small bullseye) and Hibiscus trionum (medium bullseye) and found that bumblebees preferred the medium-sized bullseye. Image credits: Lucie Riglet.

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