Bumblebees busier in the cities than in the country, researchers find – The Telegraph

Bumblebees are bigger and more hardworking in cities than in the countryside, according to a new study.
Researchers found the body size of bumblebees in cities is a little larger than their rural counterparts. They say that it means urban bumblebees are able to provide a better pollination service to the ecosystem.
A bigger body size means they are also better suited to an urban environment, where green spaces are separated by a concrete jungle.
Dr Panagiotis Theodorou, of the Martin Luther U…

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