Beltian body
A Beltian body is a detachable tip found on the pinnules of some species of Acacia and closely related genera. Beltian bodies, named after Thomas Belt, are rich in lipids, sugars and proteins and often red in colour. They are believed to have evolved in a symbiotic relationship with ants. The ants live inside special plant structures (Domatia) or near the plant and keep away herbivores. Other ant-mutualism related plant structures include Beccarian, Mullerian and pearl bodies.
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Beltian body
A Beltian body is a detachable tip found on the pinnules of some species of Acacia and closely related genera. Beltian bodies, named after Thomas Belt, are rich in lipids, sugars and proteins and often red in colour. They are believed to have evolved in a symbiotic relationship with ants. The ants live inside special plant structures (Domatia) or near the plant and keep away herbivores. Other ant-mutualism related plant structures include Beccarian, Mullerian and pearl bodies.
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A Beltian body is a detachable ...... exclusively on Beltian bodies.
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Белтовы тельца, тельца Белта — ...... ему острому зрению и ловкости.
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A Beltian body is a detachable ...... n, Mullerian and pearl bodies.
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Белтовы тельца, тельца Белта — ...... а также от зарастания лианами.
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Белтовы тельца
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