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Single-species pollinator removal experiment

Subcategory: community manipulation
Papers: 3 | Mentions: 4

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Description

Controlled removal of the most abundant Bombus species from plots using targeted aerial netting during 4-hour manipulation periods, compared to 4-hour control periods with no removal. Pollinator exclusion bags used to control timing of pollination exposure.

Typical Equipment

  • aerial nets
  • specimen vials
  • coolers
  • pollinator exclusion bags
  • timers

Output Measurements

  • seed production per flower
  • pollinator abundance changes