Beyond honey bees: Wild bees are also key pollinators, and some species are disappearing
- Written by Kelsey K. Graham, Postdoctoral research associate, Michigan State University
Wild bumble bees provide natural pollination for blueberries in North America.John Flannery, CC BY-NDDeclines in bee populations around the world have been widely reported over the past several decades. Much attention has focused on honey bees, which commercial beekeepers transport all over the United States to pollinate crops.
However, while honey...
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