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  • Essay / The Importance of Pollination in the Honey Bee - 603

    Pollination is one of the most important roles played by insects in the natural world. The honey bee is one of the main contributors to this natural phenomenon. Bees survive on honey made from plant nectar. They also help us humans survive by pollinating flowering plants, allowing them to produce 1/3 of the fruits and vegetables consumed. The number of domestic bees is mysteriously decreasing. There are many different theories or ideas as to why this happens. Some experts talk about microwave radiation from our mobile devices and satellite towers. Others suspect pesticides and herbicides. Most humans think of misunderstood bees as big stingers with wings, but don't take into consideration that the honey they put in their tea that morning came from the bee. Additionally, non-native bee species such as the African honey bee threaten native species, humans and livestock when introduced. Bees are a major contributor to the survival of thousands of animal species, including humans, but they are one of the smallest and most fragile species in the king of beasts....