POLLINATOR GROOMING BEHAVIOR ALTERS POLLEN LANDSCAPES ON BEES BODIES AND INCREASES POLLEN CARRYOVER TO OTHER FLOWERS
V. G. Marcelo, F. M. Darcie Marquitti, M. Vallejo-Marin, V. L. G. d. Brito
This study models how bee grooming behavior changes pollen distribution on their bodies and increases pollen carryover to other flowers, enhancing both male and female reproductive success.
bioRxiv · Jul 14, 2022 · PreprintEcology