Learning to handle flowers increases pollen collection benefits for bees but does not affect pollination success for plants
M. M. Mayberry, K. C. Naumer, A. N. Novinger, D. M. McCart, R. V. Wilkins, H. Muse, T.-L. Ashman, A. 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.
bioRxiv · May 10, 2024Animal Behavior & Cognition