Glacier retreat could facilitate the spread of diseases among bees

The retreat of glaciers can facilitate the spread of diseases among bees. A new study reveals that changes in glaciers and vegetation can influence the spread of certain pathogens between honeybees and wild bees, further complicating the situation of species that are fundamental to the environment and currently threatened by human-induced climate change.

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