A soft buzz and a dusting of pollen can shape the future of our food. Today"s image features the bumble bee during its quiet yet essential work. Unlike many insects, bumble bees use "buzz pollination," vibrating their flight muscles to shake pollen from flowers—a method vital for crops such as tomatoes, peppers and blueberries. Bees and other pollinators contribute to more than 75% of the world"s major food crops, improving both yield and quality.
Bumble bee pollinating, Worcester, England
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