Colonies of Bumble Bees (Bombus impatiens) Produce Fewer Workers, Less Bee Biomass, and Have Smaller Mother Queens Following Fungicide Exposure
Bees provide vital pollination services to the majority of flowering plants in both natural and agricultural systems. Unfortunately, both native and managed bee populations are experiencing declines, threatening the persistence of these plants and crops. Agricultural chemicals are one possible culpr...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/6/2/478 |