Question

Many animals influence and contribute to ecosystem services. As pollinators, how do bees ultimately contribute to direct ecosystem services

1. Bees pollinate plant species that contribute to the carbon cycle
2. Bees pollinate plant species that produce food.
3. Bees pollinate plant species that produce oxygen that humans need
4. Bees pollinate plant species that humans admire in nature.

Answer 1

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5. Bees help maintain biodiversity by pollinating a wide variety of plant species, ensuring the health and resilience of ecosystems.

6. Bees play a key role in the reproduction of flowering plants, leading to the production of fruits, seeds, and new plants.
7. Bees contribute to soil fertility by aiding in the production of crops and wild plants that help build organic matter and prevent erosion.
8. Bees support wildlife by providing food sources for many animals that rely on plant species they pollinate.