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Paracaleana dixonii, Badgingarra NP

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English: Paracaleana dixonii, Badgingarra NP

Sandplain Duck Orchid It was very exciting to find this "Duck Orchid". It is a threatend plant which is difficult to find as they are relatively small and blend into the environment.

The 'head' on these orchids is sensitive and if it is touched, it tucks it inside their abdomen. The plant emits pheromones to attract insects which land on the head that flips inside the abdomen taking the insect with it. The insect pushes past the head getting pollen on its back and repeats the process with another plant.

They also tuck their head inside at night and lift their heads in the morning.

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Author Jean and Fred

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This image was originally posted to Flickr by jeans_Photos at https://flickr.com/photos/63479603@N00/51721488720. It was reviewed on 3 December 2021 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0.

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