Some_Sheepherder6746
Some_Sheepherder6746 t1_iwco946 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in The lifespans of honey bees living in laboratory environments has dropped about 50% over the last 50 years, hinting at possible causes for the worrisome trends across the beekeeping industry, according to new research by University of Maryland entomologists. by Wagamaga
Good news for everyone who loves bad news
Some_Sheepherder6746 t1_iwco62g wrote
Reply to comment by gkibbe in The lifespans of honey bees living in laboratory environments has dropped about 50% over the last 50 years, hinting at possible causes for the worrisome trends across the beekeeping industry, according to new research by University of Maryland entomologists. by Wagamaga
So maybe there's just no evolutionary pressure to have a longer life span.
Some_Sheepherder6746 t1_iwett8w wrote
Reply to comment by gkibbe in The lifespans of honey bees living in laboratory environments has dropped about 50% over the last 50 years, hinting at possible causes for the worrisome trends across the beekeeping industry, according to new research by University of Maryland entomologists. by Wagamaga
Good point. As we industrialize more, even our bees are affected by the pressure of working in a chemical-filled environment