Buzz pollination
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Buzz pollination or sonication is a technique used by some bees, such as solitary bees and bumblebees, to release pollen which is more or less firmly held by the anthers. The anthers of buzz-pollinate
A female Augochloropsis using buzz pollination
Senna's poricidal anthers.
Andrena cornelli performing buzz pollination of Azalea.
Amegilla cingulata
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Amegilla cingulata is a species of blue-banded bee native to Australia. Currently, several scientific organizations are conducting research on how A. cingulata benefits agriculture through its distinc
Buzz pollination
…publicised environmental disasters caused by escaped introduced species ("feral species"), research is under way to adapt the use of the Australian native Amegilla cingulata (blue banded bees) for the same task. Greenhouse grown tomatoes are unproductive without aid in pollination. Traditionally, pollination has been done…
Amegilla cingulata 4
Female
Male Blue Banded Bee Amegilla 01