Neonicotinoid contamination in conservation areas affects bees more sharply than beetles
The neurotoxic insecticide class of neonicotinoids has become one of the most widely used groups of pesticides globally. Their long half-lives and high water solubility increase their potential to linger and affect numerous organisms long after application. A prominent concern associated with residu...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2024-02-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2024.1347526/full |