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James Gamble

DARK SECRETS: Decline of insects causing flowers to evolve to self fertilize | Vintage Vibes

Photo of a butterfly perched on a flower. According to scientists. decline of insects is causing flowers to evolve to self-fertilize. ERIK DING VIA PEXELS. 

Flowers could become less attractive as they evolve to become self-pollinating due to a decline in insects, a new study claims.

The shocking findings come from researchers in France who found some plants are showing reductions in floral displays and nectar production.

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