Flower diversity and bee reproduction in an arid ecosystem
Background: Diverse flower communities are more stable in floral resource production along the flowering season, but the question about how the diversity and stability of resources affect pollinator reproduction remains open. High plant diversity could favor short foraging trips, which in turn would...
Main Authors: | Jimena Dorado, Diego P. Vázquez |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2016-07-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/2250.pdf |
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