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Study: Bees change their diets to balance nutrients
A study led by Oxford University found that honeybees adjust their pollen consumption to balance essential amino acids, as individual pollen sources often lack necessary nutrients. Researchers discovered that bee bread and royal jelly provide better amino acid profiles than most individual pollen sources, helping bees overcome nutritional limitations.
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