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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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-01-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2020.556744/full |