However, pollination is from all invertebrates, of which honey bees are a significant contributor. Pollination is the vital process in flowering plant reproduction involving the transfer of pollen ...

In the dark and moist understories of the subtropical forests of Shimoshima Island in Japan grow parasitic plants that feed ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Leslie Katz covers the intersection of culture, science and tech. Examples of insects collaborating pop up often in nature, but do the ...

The natural world is a never-ending treasure trove of surprises, and the discovery of new species serves as a potent r ...

A new study suggests choosing the right varieties can give annual flowers a role in nourishing bees and other pollinating insects in home gardens. Researchers observed pollinators visiting the six ...

The discovery of a unique case where the same insect species both pollinate a plant and distribute its seeds not only solves a long-standing botanical mystery. The find also stresses the diverse roles ...

Professor Wilson stated, “Bees are keystone species that support plant diversity and reproduction. Understanding how we can support pollinators … is an important step towards protecting these ...

A rare San Francisco leaf-cutter bee has been spotted in Marin County, California — the first sighting of the insect since ...