Does pathogen spillover from commercially reared bumble bees threaten wild pollinators?
The conservation of insect pollinators is drawing attention because of reported declines in bee species and the 'ecosystem services' they provide. This issue has been brought to a head by recent devastating losses of honey bees throughout North America (so called, 'Colony Collapse Dis...
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Main Authors: | Michael C Otterstatter, James D Thomson |
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Format: | article |
Language: | EN |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2008
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/b6d5316de800471bb55c1b5c06f2b47f |
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