Learning to handle flowers increases pollen collection benefits for bees but does not affect pollination success for plants
Maggie M. Mayberry, Katherine C. Naumer, Annaliese N Novinger, Dalton M. McCart, Rachel V. Wilkins, Haley Muse, Tia‐Lynn Ashman, Avery L. Russell
This study shows that bumble bees learn to handle different flower types more quickly, improving pollen collection but not affecting pollen deposition on flowers.
Behavioral Ecology · Oct 1, 2024Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition