Wednesday, 12 January 2022

Do Pollinators Prefer Dense Flower Patches? Sometimes Yes, Sometimes No | Entomology Today

Monarda fistulosa flower patch

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A study looking at floral density and pollinators finds that some types of pollinating insects prefer dense flower patches more than others, but that preference can also vary by flower species, too. The complicated findings offer clues to how multiple pollinator species co-exist and compete for floral resources.

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