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Niche analyses and the potential distribution of four invasive bumblebees worldwide. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThe bees require similar conditions in their native and invaded ranges. The distribution models of the bees agreed with their known distributions. The bees shifted their niches during the invasion process. Abstract The introduction of bees for agricultural production in distinct parts of the world and poor management have led to invasion processes that
López-Aguilar TP +6 more
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Ecological convergence in phytochemistry and flower-insect visitor interactions along an Andean elevation gradient. [PDF]
Ecol Evol, 2023 In this study, we detected patterns of ecological convergence along elevation in floral volatiles as well as cost–benefit ratio in seed versus pollinated seeds. Our results suggest that these evolutionary patterns are the result of biotic and abiotic pressures.
Carvajal Acosta AN +7 more
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3D pollination biology using micro-computed tomography and geometric morphometrics in Theobroma cacao. [PDF]
Appl Plant Sci, 2023 Abstract Premise Imaging technologies that capture three‐dimensional (3D) variation in floral morphology at micro‐ and nano‐resolutions are increasingly accessible. In herkogamous flowers, such as those of Theobroma cacao, structural barriers between anthers and stigmas represent bottlenecks that restrict pollinator size and access to reproductive ...
Wolcott KA +4 more
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Gene Flow and Vertical Stratification of Pollination in the Bat-Pollinated Liana <i>Marcgravia longifolia</i>. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThis study investigates pollen dispersal, vertical stratification of gene flow, and spatial genetic structure in the bat‐pollinated liana Marcgravia longifolia in a western Amazonian forest. Flowers are produced from the forest floor to the canopy, allowing analysis of pollination across strata.
Gottstein M +6 more
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An elevational gradient in floral traits and pollinator assemblages in the Neotropical species Costus guanaiensis var. tarmicus in Peru. [PDF]
Ecol Evol, 2023 We analyzed floral traits and pollinator assemblages in the Neotropical species Costus guanaiensis var. tarmicus along a steep elevational gradient in Peru. Results show floral traits and pollinator assemblage variation along the elevational gradient. We examined our results considering two hypotheses: (1) local adaptation to different bee assemblages ...
Maguiña-Conde R +2 more
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Journal of Applied Ecology, Volume 60, Issue 12, Page 2540-2549, December 2023., 2023 Providing sufficient pollen and nectar resources to support wild pollinators over extended periods in agricultural landscapes can contribute to crop pollination and ensure high fruit weight and quality. This can be achieved by restoring natural and semi‐natural areas near crop fields with native, long‐flowering plant species.
Agustín Sáez +6 more
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Community‐level effects of Müllerian mimicry on pollinator diversity and functioning
Functional Ecology, Volume 40, Issue 3, Page 599-610, March 2026.Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Müllerian mimicry, a mutualistic interaction in which harmful species evolve similar warning signals, is often accompanied by niche divergence among mimetic species. While these aspects have traditionally been studied in an evolutionary context, their community‐level ...
Paola Laiolo, José Ramón Obeso
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 1, Page 157-175, January 2026.Urban agriculture depends on insect pollination, but knowledge gaps persist due to difficulties accessing diverse growing spaces. We developed a citizen science approach for monitoring insect visits to crops and compared grower‐collected data to that of a trained researcher while also gathering participant feedback.
Elizabeth Nicholls +7 more
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People and Nature, Volume 7, Issue 12, Page 3182-3206, December 2025.Abstract Agricultural landscapes hold great potential for biodiversity conservation; however, this will require finding solutions that work for both people and nature. Increasingly, the conservation community is calling for more cross‐disciplinary research integrating ecological questions with social and behavioural sciences for a more complete and ...
Ilke Geladi +4 more
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Functional Ecology, Volume 39, Issue 9, Page 2526-2538, September 2025.Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Heterostylous plants are defined by the reciprocal positioning of stigmas and anthers in floral morphs—a trait proposed by Darwin to enhance the efficiency of disassortative (intermorph) pollen transfer.
Victoria Ferrero +3 more
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