Researchers publish the ultimate map of bee diversity, but there’s still much we don’t know – ZME Science

The biodiversity of bees usually flies under the radar. There are 20,000 species of bees out there, spread across a wide range of habitats and climates. Researchers have now compiled the most detailed global map of bees which may be valuable for conservation efforts.
Image credits: Boris Smokrovic.
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