| dc.description.abstract | Honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) are an essential pollinating species as they are
important in building healthy and resilient ecosystems. Honeybees, now found all over
the globe, were introduced to North America from Europe many decades ago. Because
effects of climate change have begun to arise, it has been more difficult for honeybees to
follow their similar activity patterns as in years past, and they have had trouble adapting
due to their bodies being ectothermic and the temperature of their surroundings
determining their activity. This has led to a severe decline of the species as well as other
pollinating species of bees. Climate change has also affected honeybees by affecting the
floral resources available to them and has introduced more of their natural enemies.
Because significant numbers of honeybee populations are decreasing, researchers have
investigated the correlations between climate change and honeybee decline along with
declines of other vital bee pollinator species. Investigating the effects of climate change
and implementing multiple conservation plans and policies has been a method that has
been proven to improve, develop, and enhance pollinators such as wild bees and
honeybees, their conservation, and habitat restoration. | en_US |
