{
  "id": 15132146,
  "title": "Pollinator preference for large flowers persists when climate induces the expression of smaller flowers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/pollinator-preference-for-large-flowers-persists-when-climate-induces",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "bioRxiv",
    "slug": "biorxiv",
    "url": "https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.10.12.758611v1?rss=1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Premise: In arid environments, large flowers can be disadvantageous owing to excess transpiration through petals and other floral organs, often resulting in the expression of smaller flowers. Larger flowers, which serve as visual attractants, can provide greater rewards compared to smaller flowers resulting in a greater number of floral visitors. Environmental conditions can also shift community…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}