Re: Holes

To confuse predators (insects, etc) and to make it more difficult to land onto them, to feed upon them, is my understanding. 








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-----Original Message-----
From: John <criswick@spiceisle.com>
To: 'Discussion of aroids' <aroid-l@www.gizmoworks.com>
Sent: Sat, Feb 25, 2012 5:37 pm
Subject: [Aroid-l] Holes

Can anyone say what might be the biological purpose of leaves with holes in them?  A typical example would be Monstera deliciosa.
 
John.






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