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Observation

by PCDL Admin — last modified October 19, 2006 02:24

Animal:

Osmia lignaria

Plant:

Pyrus communis (pear)

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PlantSiteMicrohab:
Agricultural

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Interaction Types:
Pollinates

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Entry Date:
1/27/2006

Recorder Name:
SW

Annotation:
An experimental study on the effects of temperature on the development of Osmia lignaria, an important fruit tree pollinator. Experimentation took place at a Utah pear and apple orchard. Moderate (29°C) and fluctuating temperatures induced bees to dev

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