Single-species pollinator removal experiment

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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

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