Some bees cannot escape rising heat, and their tiny homes make crisis even harder

New research indicates that bee species nesting in plant stems are at higher risk from rising temperatures compared to ground-nesting bees. The study suggests that nesting behavior significantly influences a species' ability to survive climate change-induced heat stress.
Why it matters
This research provides critical insights into biodiversity loss and the specific ecological vulnerabilities of pollinators in a warming world.
edited by Gaby Clark , reviewed by Robert Egan
The article reports on peer-reviewed scientific research without editorializing.
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