The Importance of Males to Bumble Bee (<i>Bombus</i> Species) Nest Development and Colony Viability

The Importance of Males to Bumble Bee (<i>Bombus</i> Species) Nest Development and Colony Viability

Bumble bee population declines over the last decade have stimulated strong interest in determining causative factors and necessary conservation measures. Research attention has largely been directed toward bumble bee worker and queen health and their contributions to population stability, while male...

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Main Authors: Joseph E. Belsky, Allison A. Camp, David M. Lehmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
<i>Bombus</i>
bumble bee
male
mating
immunity
queen success
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/8/506

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