Insect-plant interactions

Insect-plant interactions involve insects and plants benefiting from each other through processes like pollination and seed dispersal. Bees, butterflies, and other insects visit flowers to collect nectar and pollen, unintentionally transferring pollen between flowers, which helps plants reproduce. Some insects, like beetles or ants, also disperse seeds by carrying or hiding them, aiding plant spreading. These interactions are vital for ecosystem health, supporting plant diversity and food production. In essence, insects and plants often collaborate, with insects helping plants reproduce and plants providing food resources for insects.