Buzz pollination is a method used by some bees- NOT honeybees- to release pollen from flower anthers. The bees want pollen because it is a great source of protein and they use it developing offspring.
Here's a really cool (and short video) that explains and shows in detail how it works.
Friday, April 6, 2018
Buzz Pollination a.k.a. sonication
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bee,
bumble bee,
buzz pollination,
carpenter bee,
sonication,
sweat bee
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