Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PHYS.ORG
Context: According to a new study, bumblebees demonstrate resilience to common pesticides.
- Researchers exposed bumblebee colonies to individual and combined insecticides and fungicides, finding no negative effects on learning ability or flight activity.
About Bumblebees:
Bumblebees are social insects known for their important role as pollinators in ecosystems.
They belong to the genus Bombus and are characterized by their robust bodies, dense fur, and distinctive black and yellow colouration.
Bumblebees are vital for the pollination of a wide variety of flowering plants, including many crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and berries.
Unlike honeybees, which have perennial colonies, bumblebee colonies are annual, with a single queen establishing a nest each year.
