Dear Narayani Hi! 75% agriculturally important crops are pollinated by butterflies which is second after honey bees. Think of US which is devoid of butterflies and now importing them for pollination. That is why we care for them apart from their beauty and their role in the study of insects as a model. The pattern of colours they carry on their wings inspire many textile designers for creation of new colour patterns. They inspire poet to write poetry and writers to write fairy tales. I guess this is more then enough for a butterfly lover to know at the entry point of butterfly india who has brought all of us close to each other. Bye and regards SP
On 4/6/09, Narayani Barve <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I wish to know what is the ecological significance of butterflies in the > ecosystem. I know butterflies are required to do Pollination. And also they > are part of food web. But I was curious to know, why we all should care so > much about butterflies ? If all the butterflies as a whole is removed from > the ecosystem, what adverse effects bound to happen ? Are there any specific > plant species, whose pollination happens only because of butterflies ? > > Any thought would be appreciated. I know we all love butterflies. I tried to > search the answer for this, but was unable to find it. Hence this email. > > Thank you, > > Narayani > -- Surya Prakash, Ph.D. ( Zoology) Room # 219 C.C.I.F. School of Life Sciences Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi 110067 INDIA Phone (Work) 26704184 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Enjoy -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
