Dynamic energy budget model for a bumble bee colony: Predicting the spatial distribution and dynamics of colonies across multiple seasons
P. Capera-Aragones, J. Marino, A. Hurford, E. Foxall, R. C. Tyson
This paper develops a dynamic energy budget model to predict bumble bee colony spatial distribution and dynamics across seasons, finding that timing and quantity of wildflower patches affect pollination and bee survival.
bioRxiv · Mar 5, 2024 · PreprintEcology