Gustatory sensitivity to amino acids in bumblebee mouthparts

Bees rely on amino acids from nectar and pollen for essential physiological functions. While nectar typically contains low (less than 1 mM) amino acid concentrations, levels in pollen are higher but variable (10–200 mM). Behavioural studies suggest bumblebees have preferences for specific amino acid...

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Main Authors: Sergio Rossoni, Rachel H. Parkinson, Jeremy E. Niven, Elizabeth Nicholls
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2025-05-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
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Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.250465
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