"Groundbreaking Research Debunks Long-Held Theory on Symmetry in Flowers"
A new study challenges the long-held belief that bilateral floral symmetry enhances pollination accuracy. The study found that flower orientation, particularly horizontal presentation, significantly stabilizes bee entry angles, rather than symmetry. The research suggests that the observed stabilization of animal flower entry may be attributed to the accompanied horizontal orientation, prompting a reevaluation of the adaptive significance of bilaterally symmetrical flowers in angiosperms.