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Museum specimens reveal the genomic consequences of long-term population decline in an insect pollinator.
Molecular biology and evolution - 1 Sept 2026
Mullin Victoria E, Merchant Hana N, Arce Andres N, Nash Will, Notton David G, Whiffin Ashleigh, Blagoderov Vladimir, Broad Gavin R, Hogan James, Hunter Tony, Jackson Simon, Judd Steve, Ollerton Jeff, Brace Selina, Gill Richard J, Barnes Ian
Abstract excerpt
Global insect pollinator populations are under threat, with reported declines attributed to increasing habitat loss, pesticide use, and disease. Tracking how genetic diversity has changed over time could reveal the rate and extent of these declines, and the adaptive capacity of affected species-providing an important complement to habitat-based conservation efforts. However, few studies have been able to...
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- Animals
- Bees
- Pollination
- Museums
- Genome, Insect
- Genetic Variation
