Specieswatch: How heatwaves play havoc with bees’ fertility
via theguardian.com
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Study reveals extreme heat causes sharp drop with knock-on effect for pollination of food crops in following years We know heatwaves have serious health consequences for humans, but what about other species? A study has shown they severely diminish bees’ fertility, with significant implications for the pollination of food crops in the following years. Prof […]