Publications by authors named "Gail MacInnis"
Article Synopsis
- Urbanization poses a significant threat to biodiversity, particularly affecting wild bee populations, which are declining globally.
- The study explores how floral traits, specifically nectar sugar concentration and corolla length, influence bee species richness in urban green spaces in Montreal, supporting the idea that diverse flower shapes can help sustain bee communities.
- The results indicate that enhancing the variety of floral morphologies can positively impact wild bee diversity, suggesting effective management practices for urban ecosystems.
The spatial heterogeneity of urban landscapes, relatively low agrochemical use, and species-rich floral communities often support a surprising diversity of wild pollinators in cities. However, the management of Western honey bees ( L.) in urban areas may represent a new threat to wild bee communities.
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