Imaging recource: You won’t bee-lieve these macro images: USGS bee lab uses Canon 5D Mark II to catalog pollinators

    This fall, seven types of bees were added to the US federal list of endangered and threatened species. This marked the first time that bees have been on the list. Considering the importance of bees as pollinators of fruits, nuts and vegetables, their introduction to the endangered species list marks a serious concern for the agricultural economy and global food production. Beyond their importance in the environment, and the importance of biodiversity as a whole, bees are also fascinating creatures to look at. In that spirit, the...
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