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Ubusi Bee Swarm Lure - Simply Bee R215

gymnosperms as the dominant form of plant life , resulting in an unprecedented diversity of species . While some plants , such as grasses might rely on wind for pollination , it was the insect-pollinated ones that developed the most sophisticated strategies for targeted , efficient cross-pollination . And for at least the last 80 million years , their significant partner in this endeavor has been bees .

Not all pollinators are bees . Other insects ( like moths , ants , flies , beetles ), birds , bats , and other small mammals or reptiles are all important pollination agents . Also , not all bees are honeybees – true honeybees comprise only around 11 species out of nearly 30,000 known bee species . But honeybees ,

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especially the Western honeybee Apis mellifera , are unparalleled pollinators in the world .