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Butterflies accumulate static electricity to attract pollen without contact
Butterflies and moths collect so much static electricity whilst in flight, that pollen grains from flowers can be pulled by static electricity across air gaps of several millimetres or centimetres.
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2024 | Butterflies accumulate static electricity to attract pollen without contact by thunderbong | 258 | 65 |
