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Apis mellifera
Coverage of Apis mellifera in the Nexus archive.
- Managed honeybees might be masking a global pollination crisis
A study found that managed honeybee hives have reduced pollination-related crop yield shortfalls from 73% before the 1980s to 26% by the 2010s, masking a decline in wild pollinators. Researchers warn reliance on managed honeybees alone may not sustain pollination services long-term.