The importance of bees
Small in size, but hugely important to the world's ecosystem and economy.
It is not now that people say that life on Earth depends on bees. However, it was more recently that the subject began to be talked about, due to the significant decrease in this small living being.
Bees are the most important insects for biodiversity and the human economy, so much so that the United Nations (UN) made May 20th World Bee Day, with the aim of making the world aware of the risks that the extinction of these insects represent, and the 3rd of October is the National Bee Day in Brazil
A hypothetical extinction of bees could lead the world to a collapse of ecosystems, with agriculture and the food chain unfeasible, since these small insects are responsible for pollinating 90% from wildflower species and 75% from food crops, according to Embrapa . The agency conducts research to analyze the interaction between plants and pollinating insects with the aim of increasing production.
Bees are very sensitive animals, and their colonies are built to last, so their presence becomes an indicator of the good health of the habitat or ecosystem.
In addition, they play a fundamental role in the economy of the planet, being widely recognized for their role in the agroindustry by pollinating fruit, vegetable, grain, and flower plantations, which directly impacts about 1/3 of the food consumed by humanity.
Another curiosity about the importance of bees is that they also take care of a large part of the world's alfalfa pollination, which is widely used to feed livestock. Here, its importance manifests itself indirectly for humans, but in a very significant way for herbivorous animals.
In this way, National Bee Day (October 3) is a date to raise awareness about the care and preservation of this small animal that does a lot for us and the world.
Sources: BEE, Natgeo, Galileo.
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