Nursing protects honeybee larvae from secondary metabolites of pollen
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DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2017.2849
Abstract: The pollen of many plants contains toxic secondary compounds, sometimes in concentrations higher than those found in the flowers or leaves. The ecological significance of these compounds remains unclear, and their impact on bees is… read more here.
Keywords: nursing protects; larvae secondary; protects honeybee; honeybee larvae ... See more keywords