Science at FMNH : Ep. 32 - Floral Tubes and Flower Evolution

The floral tube, or corolla tube, links the petals with the sepal.  These tubes can be long or short and by studying the length of floral tubes researchers can better understand the evolution of plants.

Related video:

Ep. 30 - Floral Diversity and Pedicularis

Related podcasts:

• Ep. 31 - Floral Color and Flower Evolution 
• Ep. 33 – Floral Beaks and Flower Evolution

Featured links:

• Biodiversity of the Hengduan Mountains
• Ree Lab
• Rick Ree
• Field Museum Botany Department

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