{"id":793,"date":"2023-11-08T23:10:35","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T23:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s880yv4cfa.onrocket.site\/?p=793"},"modified":"2025-01-30T08:48:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T14:48:55","slug":"la-abeja-el-polinizador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/es\/the-bee-the-pollinator\/","title":{"rendered":"La abeja mel\u00edfera es el polinizador m\u00e1s prol\u00edfico"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u00a1Lo hacen de lo mejor! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">El revuelo sobre las abejas mel\u00edferas occidentales en la naturaleza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Las abejas son criaturas incre\u00edbles, y un tipo de abeja, la abeja mel\u00edfera occidental, tambi\u00e9n conocida como Apis mellifera, es famosa por la dulce miel que produce y su papel en la polinizaci\u00f3n de los cultivos. Pero \u00bfalguna vez te has preguntado qu\u00e9 hacen en la naturaleza, lejos de las granjas? Exploraremos el mundo de Apis mellifera en la naturaleza, lejos de las granjas y los h\u00e1bitats manejados, y descubriremos la fascinante historia de estas <a href=\"https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/es\/the-honey-bee-is-spreading-pollen\/\">las abejas y su impacto en las plantas<\/a> y las criaturas a su alrededor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Bees-in-the-Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Abejas en el jard\u00edn\" class=\"wp-image-1040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Bees-in-the-Garden.jpg 640w, https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Bees-in-the-Garden-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Bees-in-the-Garden-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Abejas en el jard\u00edn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Conozca a Apis mellifera<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comencemos por conocer mejor a Apis mellifera. Estas <a href=\"https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/es\/2023\/11\/10\/the-amazing-world-of-bee-swarms\/\">las abejas son incre\u00edbles<\/a> polinizadores, lo que significa que ayudan a las plantas a producir frutos y semillas. Se les conoce como los visitantes de flores m\u00e1s comunes del mundo, pero \u00bfqu\u00e9 hacen cuando no est\u00e1n zumbando alrededor de nuestros <strong>jardines y granjas<\/strong>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Apis mellifera en h\u00e1bitats naturales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En su h\u00e1bitat natural, la Apis mellifera desempe\u00f1a un papel importante. Para descubrir c\u00f3mo influye en el mundo de las plantas y los animales fuera de las granjas, los cient\u00edficos recopilaron informaci\u00f3n de todo el mundo. Analizaron 80 estudios que mostraban qu\u00e9 plantas visita la Apis mellifera y con qu\u00e9 frecuencia. Sorprendentemente, estos estudios revelaron que la Apis mellifera visita con frecuencia muchos tipos diferentes de plantas silvestres. En promedio, representan alrededor del 13% de todas las visitas a las flores en estas \u00e1reas naturales. Sin embargo, las cifras var\u00edan mucho: a veces casi no las visitan, y en otros lugares, \u00a1pueden llegar a ser hasta el 85% de los visitantes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Las favoritas de Apis mellifera<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A algunas plantas les gusta especialmente la Apis mellifera. De hecho, alrededor del 5% de todas las plantas dependen \u00fanicamente de la Apis mellifera para su polinizaci\u00f3n. Esto significa que, si estas abejas desaparecieran, estas plantas podr\u00edan estar en peligro, ya que no pueden contar con otros polinizadores. Pero esta historia tiene un giro inesperado. No todas las plantas reaccionan igual ante estas abejas. En aproximadamente el 33% de los lugares estudiados y el 49% de las plantas, la Apis mellifera nunca lleg\u00f3 a visitarlas. Esto demuestra que muchas plantas dependen de otros tipos de polinizadores para que las ayuden. \u00a1Apis mellifera puede ser com\u00fan, pero no es la \u00fanica hero\u00edna en el mundo de la polinizaci\u00f3n!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 hace que Apis mellifera funcione?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahora bien, es posible que te preguntes qu\u00e9 hace que Apis mellifera decida qu\u00e9 lugares visitar. Resulta que el clima y la ubicaci\u00f3n juegan papeles importantes. A estas abejas les gusta visitar lugares con un clima c\u00e1lido y estable. Al igual que nosotros, prefieren los d\u00edas soleados a los lluviosos. Adem\u00e1s, a Apis mellifera le gusta pasar m\u00e1s tiempo en \u00e1reas continentales que en islas. Parece que hay m\u00e1s flores y recursos para que disfruten en el continente. No importa si est\u00e1n en su pa\u00eds de origen o en un lugar nuevo, de todos modos hacen su trabajo en la naturaleza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Efectividad de Apis mellifera como polinizador<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entonces, \u00bfqu\u00e9 tan buenas son las Apis mellifera en su trabajo? Resulta que lo hacen bien, pero no mejor que otros polinizadores. Cuando los cient\u00edficos analizaron su eficacia en la polinizaci\u00f3n, Apis mellifera fue casi tan buena como el visitante promedio que no es Apis mellifera. Esto significa que cada visita de estas abejas no marca una gran diferencia en comparaci\u00f3n con otros visitantes. Sin embargo, hay otros polinizadores que hacen mejor el trabajo que Apis mellifera. \u00a1Es como si fueran buenos trabajadores pero no los mejores del equipo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 significa todo esto?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La historia de Apis mellifera en estado silvestre nos deja lecciones importantes. Nos dice que estas abejas no solo son importantes en nuestras granjas; tambi\u00e9n desempe\u00f1an un papel en la naturaleza. Su presencia y comportamiento en los entornos naturales pueden afectar a las plantas y animales que las rodean. Este conocimiento nos ayuda a comprender c\u00f3mo los cambios en el n\u00famero y la ubicaci\u00f3n de Apis mellifera pueden repercutir en el mundo natural.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Honey-bee-on-Flower-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Honey-bee-on-Flower-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Honey-bee-on-Flower-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Honey-bee-on-Flower-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Abeja en flor amarilla<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>En conclusi\u00f3n, <\/strong>Apis mellifera, la occidental <a href=\"https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/es\/abejas-meliferas\/\">abeja mel\u00edfera<\/a>, es mucho m\u00e1s que una dulce productora de miel. Son polinizadores vitales, no solo en las granjas sino tambi\u00e9n en la naturaleza. Si bien pueden no ser los mejores polinizadores del mundo natural, tienen un lugar importante en el ciclo de la vida. Comprender su papel nos ayuda a cuidar mejor nuestro entorno, asegurando que tanto las plantas como los polinizadores prosperen en sus h\u00e1bitats naturales.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>They do it the best! The Buzz about Western Honey Bees in Nature Bees are incredible creatures, and one kind of bee, the western honey bee, also known as Apis mellifera, is famous for the sweet honey they produce and their role in pollinating crops. 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But have you ever wondered what they do in the wild, away from the farms? We will explore the world of Apis mellifera in nature, away from the farms and managed habitats, and uncover the fascinating story of these <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/savethebeesusa.org\\\/the-honey-bee-is-spreading-pollen\\\/\\\">bees and their impact on the plants<\\\/a> and creatures around them.<\\\/p>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:paragraph -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:image {\\\"align\\\":\\\"center\\\",\\\"id\\\":1040,\\\"sizeSlug\\\":\\\"full\\\",\\\"linkDestination\\\":\\\"none\\\"} -->\\n<figure class=\\\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/savethebeesusa.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/12\\\/Bees-in-the-Garden.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"Bees in the Garden\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-1040\\\"\\\/><figcaption class=\\\"wp-element-caption\\\">Bees in the Garden<\\\/figcaption><\\\/figure>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:image -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p><strong> Meet Apis mellifera<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:paragraph -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p>Let's start by getting to know Apis mellifera better. These <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/savethebeesusa.org\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/10\\\/the-amazing-world-of-bee-swarms\\\/\\\">bees are amazing<\\\/a> pollinators, which means they help plants make fruits and seeds. They are known as the most common visitors to flowers in the world, but what do they do when they're not buzzing around our <strong>gardens and farms<\\\/strong>? <\\\/p>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:paragraph -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p><strong>Apis mellifera in Natural Habitats<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:paragraph -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p>In the wild, Apis mellifera has an important role to play. To find out how they affect the world of plants and animals outside of farms, scientists gathered information from all over the world. They looked at 80 studies that showed which plants Apis mellifera visits and how often. Surprisingly, these studies revealed that Apis mellifera is a frequent visitor to many different kinds of wild plants. On average, they are responsible for about 13% of all the visits to flowers in these natural areas. However, the numbers vary a lot \\u2013 sometimes they visit hardly at all, and in other places, they can be as much as 85% of the visitors!<\\\/p>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:paragraph -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p><strong>Apis mellifera's Favorites<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:paragraph -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p>Some plants are especially fond of Apis mellifera. In fact, about 5% of all plants rely only on Apis mellifera for pollination. This means that if these bees were to disappear, these plants might be in trouble because they can't count on other pollinators. But, there's a twist to this story. Not all plants are the same when it comes to these bees. In about 33% of the studied places and 49% of the plants, Apis mellifera never came for a visit. This shows that many plants depend on other kinds of pollinators to help them out. Apis mellifera might be common, but it's not the only hero in the world of pollination!<\\\/p>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:paragraph -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p><strong>What Makes Apis mellifera Tick?<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:paragraph -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p>Now, you might be wondering what makes Apis mellifera decide where to visit. It turns out that weather and location play important roles. These bees like to visit places with warm and stable weather. Just like us, they prefer sunny days over rainy ones. Also, Apis mellifera likes to hang out more on mainland areas than on islands. It seems that there are more flowers and resources for them to enjoy on the mainland. It doesn't matter if they're in their home country or if they're in a new place, they still do their job in the wild.<\\\/p>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:paragraph -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p><strong>Apis mellifera's Effectiveness as a Pollinator<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:paragraph -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p>So, how good are Apis mellifera at their job? It turns out that they do okay but not better than other pollinators. When scientists looked at how good they are at pollinating, Apis mellifera was just about as good as the average non-Apis mellifera visitor. This means that each visit by these bees doesn't make much of a difference compared to other visitors. However, there are other pollinators that are better at the job than Apis mellifera. It's like they are good workers but not the best ones in the team!<\\\/p>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:paragraph -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p><strong>What Does It All Mean?<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:paragraph -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p>The story of Apis mellifera in the wild has important lessons for us. It tells us that these bees are not just important in our farms; they also play a role in the wild. Their presence and behavior in natural environments can affect the plants and animals around them. This knowledge helps us understand how changes in the number and location of Apis mellifera can impact the natural world.<\\\/p>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:paragraph -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:image {\\\"align\\\":\\\"center\\\",\\\"id\\\":789,\\\"sizeSlug\\\":\\\"full\\\",\\\"linkDestination\\\":\\\"none\\\"} -->\\n<figure class=\\\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\\\"><img src=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/savethebeesusa.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/Honey-bee-on-Flower-2.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" class=\\\"wp-image-789\\\"\\\/><figcaption class=\\\"wp-element-caption\\\">Honey Bee on Yellow Flower<\\\/figcaption><\\\/figure>\\n<!-- \\\/wp:image -->\\n\\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\\n<p><strong>In conclusion, <\\\/strong>Apis mellifera, the western <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/savethebeesusa.org\\\/honey-bees\\\/\\\">honey bee<\\\/a>, is more than just a sweet producer of honey. They are vital pollinators, not only in farms but also in the wild. 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But have you ever wondered what they do in the wild, away from the farms? We will explore the world of Apis mellifera in nature, away from the farms and managed habitats, and uncover the fascinating story of these <a href=\"https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/the-honey-bee-is-spreading-pollen\/\">bees and their impact on the plants<\/a> and creatures around them.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1040,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Bees-in-the-Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Bees in the Garden\" class=\"wp-image-1040\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bees in the Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong> Meet Apis mellifera<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let's start by getting to know Apis mellifera better. These <a href=\"https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/2023\/11\/10\/the-amazing-world-of-bee-swarms\/\">bees are amazing<\/a> pollinators, which means they help plants make fruits and seeds. They are known as the most common visitors to flowers in the world, but what do they do when they're not buzzing around our <strong>gardens and farms<\/strong>? <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Apis mellifera in Natural Habitats<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the wild, Apis mellifera has an important role to play. To find out how they affect the world of plants and animals outside of farms, scientists gathered information from all over the world. They looked at 80 studies that showed which plants Apis mellifera visits and how often. Surprisingly, these studies revealed that Apis mellifera is a frequent visitor to many different kinds of wild plants. On average, they are responsible for about 13% of all the visits to flowers in these natural areas. However, the numbers vary a lot \u2013 sometimes they visit hardly at all, and in other places, they can be as much as 85% of the visitors!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Apis mellifera's Favorites<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some plants are especially fond of Apis mellifera. In fact, about 5% of all plants rely only on Apis mellifera for pollination. This means that if these bees were to disappear, these plants might be in trouble because they can't count on other pollinators. But, there's a twist to this story. Not all plants are the same when it comes to these bees. In about 33% of the studied places and 49% of the plants, Apis mellifera never came for a visit. This shows that many plants depend on other kinds of pollinators to help them out. Apis mellifera might be common, but it's not the only hero in the world of pollination!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What Makes Apis mellifera Tick?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now, you might be wondering what makes Apis mellifera decide where to visit. It turns out that weather and location play important roles. These bees like to visit places with warm and stable weather. Just like us, they prefer sunny days over rainy ones. Also, Apis mellifera likes to hang out more on mainland areas than on islands. It seems that there are more flowers and resources for them to enjoy on the mainland. It doesn't matter if they're in their home country or if they're in a new place, they still do their job in the wild.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Apis mellifera's Effectiveness as a Pollinator<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, how good are Apis mellifera at their job? It turns out that they do okay but not better than other pollinators. When scientists looked at how good they are at pollinating, Apis mellifera was just about as good as the average non-Apis mellifera visitor. This means that each visit by these bees doesn't make much of a difference compared to other visitors. However, there are other pollinators that are better at the job than Apis mellifera. It's like they are good workers but not the best ones in the team!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What Does It All Mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The story of Apis mellifera in the wild has important lessons for us. It tells us that these bees are not just important in our farms; they also play a role in the wild. Their presence and behavior in natural environments can affect the plants and animals around them. This knowledge helps us understand how changes in the number and location of Apis mellifera can impact the natural world.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":789,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Honey-bee-on-Flower-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-789\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Honey Bee on Yellow Flower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>In conclusion, <\/strong>Apis mellifera, the western <a href=\"https:\/\/savethebeesusa.org\/honey-bees\/\">honey bee<\/a>, is more than just a sweet producer of honey. They are vital pollinators, not only in farms but also in the wild. While they might not be the best pollinators in the natural world, they have an important place in the circle of life. 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