Stingless bees, the little-known lovers
Keywords:
melipona bees, native bees, pollination, conservationAbstract
Stingless bees or melipona bees are pollinators native to the tropics that play an indispensable role in sustaining life. They are similar to honey bees, but their body peculiarities distinguish them. They visit various types of flowers to feed, but they prefer wild and domesticated species that facilitate their path to pollen and nectar. Unfortunately, despite the benefits they offer to humans, they face problems of deforestation and pesticides
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