Thermogenesis, which is present in a small but diverse range of extant plant lineages, increases the odds of pollination by providing heat rewards for insect pollinators and enhancing the transmission of attractants. In this Review, exploration of the fossil record uncovers the evolutionary history of thermogenic plants, revealing a close relationship with insect pollinators since the Palaeozoic era.
- David Peris
- José Mª Postigo-Mijarra
- Eduardo Barrón
