Nesting aggregation as a Determinant of Brood Parasitism in Mason Bees (Osmia spp.)

Identifying forces that affect population dynamics can allow us to better understand the distribution and abundance of animals. Both top-down and bottom-up factors can significantly influence animal populations. Mason bees (members of the genus Osmia; Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) are important pollina...

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Main Author: Groulx, Adam
Other Authors: Forrest, Jessica
Language:en
Published: Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10393/34322
http://dx.doi.org/10.20381/ruor-5231