Fijian bee genomics suggest 99% effective population decline since European colonization

The decline of pollinator species due to habitat loss and pesticide use over recent decades has been a global concern. Pollinators like bees and butterflies support both wild plants and agricultural food production, but many species are threatened and remain poorly studied. It's estimated that bees, in particular, pollinate between 78% and 94% of all plant species.

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