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===General:=== ''P. subterranea'' is a newly identified palm species from Borneo, noted for its unique characteristic of flowering and fruiting almost exclusively underground, a phenomenon unprecedented among palms. The plant is well-known to locals who like to snack on its bright-red fruit - a sweet and juicy delicacy consumed in some parts of the island. However, until now, the plant has remained unnoticed by scientists who have described around 300 different species of palm on the island. The fruits are dug up and eaten by the bearded pig in search of food using its fine sense of smell. As the fruits are consumed, their seeds are released in the pig's faeces and dispersed in the ground.
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