Sunflowers poop a lot of bees. Here’s why it’s good.
Bumblebees and other pollinators face many threats, including exposure to pesticides, climate change, habitat loss from agriculture and development, and pathogens that plague multiple species. But a recent discovery may help lighten their load. Previous studies have shown that sunflower pollen may work as a medicine for bumblebees afflicted with a parasite called Crithidia bombi, …
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