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Study finds Minnesota state bee in tough shape

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The rusty patched bumble bee was once common from Minnesota to the northeastern U.S. and in the Appalachian Mountains

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Study finds Minnesota state bee in tough shape

The rusty patched bumble bee was once common from Minnesota to the northeastern U.S. and in the Appalachian Mountains

26 days ago·Fargo, United States

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Austin Daily Herald

Study finds Minnesota state bee in tough shape - Austin Daily Herald

By Dan Gunderson For the first time, researchers have analyzed the DNA of rusty patched bumble bees across the insect’s range. The results add urgency to efforts to conserve the endangered species. Using a non-lethal technique, scientists collected tiny leg sections from bees to determine their genetic makeup. They found low genetic diversity, and inbreeding. “The numbers of colonies that those individuals represent are much lower than expected,…

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Study finds Minnesota state bee in tough shape

The first DNA analysis of the rusty patched bumble bee reinforces the precarious state of the endangered species. The data will help bee conservationists determine the best options for protecting and rebuilding the population.

26 days ago·St Paul, United States

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Albert Lea Tribune

Study finds state bee in tough shape - Albert Lea Tribune

By Dan Gunderson, Minnesota Public Radio News For the first time, researchers have analyzed the DNA of rusty patched bumble bees across the insect’s range. The results add urgency to efforts to conserve the endangered species. Using a non-lethal technique, scientists collected tiny leg sections from bees to determine their genetic makeup. They found low genetic diversity, and inbreeding. “The numbers of colonies that those individuals represent …

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