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June 15, 2016

Sunflower pollen protects bees from parasites
Crested Butte, Colo. (UPI) Jun 14, 2016
Sunflower pollen specialization has evolved multiple times among bee species, which is odd, because studies show bees fed an all sunflower pollen diet exhibited stunted development. New research suggests the bees attraction to the sunflower family - which includes dandelions, daisies, and thistles - may be explained by its pollen's medicinal properties, specifically the ability to protect bees from parasites. Scientists arrived at the realization after noticing the nests of sunflower s ... read more

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