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Wednesday, March 03 2021

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Image #:	DSC_7678-10001
Species:	rafflesia kerrii
Location:	Kelantan, Malaysia
Description:	A close-up photo of Rafflesia Kerrii reveals the raised disc in the centre column of the flower which contains spikes called processes, for dissipating heat. The white spots on the inside walls are known as windows. The hairs below the 'windows' are called ramenta. They emit a smell to attract flies to pollinate the flower.
Keywords:	rafflesias \| rafflesia \| flowers \| plants \| kelantan \| rafflesiaceae \| parasites \| tropical \|