Heatwave-like events affect drone production and brood-care behaviour in bumblebees

Climate change is currently considered one of the major threats to biodiversity and is associated with an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves. Heatwaves create acutely stressful conditions that may lead to disruption in the performance and survival of...

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Main Authors: Yanet Sepúlveda, Elizabeth Nicholls, Wiebke Schuett, Dave Goulson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2024-03-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/17135.pdf