The Solitary Bees Book
C$70.00
Although social bees, such as honey bees and bumble bees, are well-known to the general public, they represent less than 10 percent of the total bee species globally. The overwhelming majority of bees live solitary lives, relying on their own resources to navigate threats and care for their young without the support of a hive. This book utilizes recent research to deliver a thorough and authoritative examination of solitary bee biology, providing an exceptional insight into these extraordinary insects.
The Solitary Bees employs a contemporary phylogenetic framework to illuminate the life histories and evolutionary paths of solitary bees. It discusses their foraging behaviors, developmental processes, and competitive mating strategies. The book details the intricate nests they build using a diverse array of materials and substrates, as well as how solitary bees have adapted by utilizing beneficial mites, nematodes, and fungi to create safe environments for their offspring. It also explores their evolved relationships with flowering plants and investigates their interactions with predators, parasites, microbes, and other bee species. This current synthesis of solitary bee biology serves as a vital resource for students and researchers, laying the groundwork for future studies in this field.
Richly illustrated throughout, The Solitary Bees highlights the essential role solitary bees play in crop pollination and raises awareness of the significant threats they encounter, including habitat destruction, climate change, pesticides, pathogens, parasites, and invasive species.
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Authors: Bryan N. Danforth, Robert L. Minckley, and John L.
Dimensions: 7 x 10 in.
488 pages
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