Why Did Fruit Evolve in Different Colors?

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Why Did Fruit Evolve in Different Colors?

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Brightly colored fruit stands out against green leaves, but why is some red or pink, while others skew yellow or purple? And why are some fruits smellier than others? Learn what new research says about fruits' evolution in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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