Cross-pollination is an often overlooked and yet important aspect of agriculture and plant reproduction. This process is the transference of pollen from the anthers (male reproductive plant organs) to the stigma (female reproductive organs) of a separate flower that belongs to the same species. This process increases the genetic diversity in plants and facilitates a […]
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When most people think about bees feeding, they imagine a sunny day with these busy insects flitting from flower to flower to find nectar. Although they have developed strategies to survive when food is scarce, there are good reasons to consider feeding bees in winter. In the hive, they will eat stored honey, cluster together,
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Imagine a solitary bee landing on a flower, grabbing the tube-like anther, and shaking it so hard that pollen flies out of it. This fascinating process aptly describes what happens in buzz pollination. Also called sonication, bees use this pollination technique to pollinate several types of plants and crops. In fact, buzz pollination is the
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It’s common knowledge that types of bees die after stinging. Have you ever wondered why the buzzing insects meet a fateful end when they sting you? After all, their venomous injector is supposed to be a defense mechanism, not part of a kamikaze operation where they are willing to sacrifice their lives. So, I will
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One of the most misunderstood jobs or pastimes is beekeeping. Many people ask the questions “What is a beekeeper?” and “What does a keeper do?”. A basic explanation is that a beekeeper has an important role in the support of honeybee populations. To elaborate, they will promote local pollination in both natural and agricultural environments
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A leafcutter bee is a fascinating example of a hard-working insect species that can cut perfect round holes out of leaves. These are also known as cutter bees and they cut segments of rose, lilac, and other shrub bushes to create nests. The holes are neat circles that on closer inspection are more crescent-shaped in
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Welcome to the captivating world of carpenter bees, where buzzing takes on a whole new meaning! Beyond the familiar hum that resonates through our gardens, the carpenter bee harbor a secret life of extraordinary complexity and craftsmanship. While they may not receive the same acclaim as their honey-making counterparts, carpenter bees are nature’s master builders,
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When we think about bees, we may imagine swarms of these insects busily working together. But there are solitary bees that don’t live in large colonies like most honeybees. Solitary bee species live in isolation and they don’t operate within a complex social system. These bees still play a vital role in pollination and this
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There is some understandable confusion when it comes to wasp vs bees comparisons. Both species look similar at first glance and they even belong to the same Hymenoptera insect order. But, these are different insects that deviated along separate evolutionary paths during the past 100 million years.
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In the intricate tapestry of nature’s ecosystem, few creatures play a more crucial role than the humble honey bee. Often overlooked or taken for granted, these tiny yet mighty insects are the unsung heroes of agriculture and biodiversity. They are great pollinators and honey producers and have an important role in our food supply, sustaining
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