Boquila trifoliolata: Nature’s Master of Disguise | Earth

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Summary:
- The article explores the remarkable phenotypic plasticity of the climbing vine *Boquila trifoliolata*, which can mimic the leaf shapes, sizes, and colors of the specific host plants it grows upon.
- It discusses current scientific hypotheses regarding this phenomenon, including the possibility of horizontal gene transfer or volatile organic compound (VOC) signaling that allows the vine to "sense" its neighbor and adjust its morphology accordingly.

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