Cycas Micronesica Trichomes (IMAGE)

University of Guam

Cycas Micronesica Trichomes

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The numerous tan-colored plant hairs produced by this cycad plant protect the cycad aulacaspis scale insect from being eaten by a beetle predator.

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University of Guam file photograph.

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