Island Invasions by Introduced Honey Bees: What Can Be Expected for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean?

Apis species are a major component of pollinator faunas in their native and introduced habitats. A widespread concern is that non-native Apis mellifera may have negative effects on native pollinators and on plant reproduction. This is based on the assumptions that natural communities are at capacity...

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Main Author: James D. Ackerman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2020.556744/full