Rising CO2 Levels Linked to Decline in World's Largest Bee Species
Scientists have established a connection between increasing atmospheric CO2 levels and the declining populations of larger bee species worldwide. As CO2 rises, larger bees are becoming less abundant and are losing genetic diversity. The shift in environmental conditions appears to favor smaller-bodied pollinators, potentially disrupting critical pollination services. Researchers also found that CO2-driven nutritional changes in plants make it harder for large bees to meet their energy needs. Experts say that curbing carbon dioxide emissions is essential to protecting these vital pollinators.
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