Research Article

Pollen Sources for Melipona capixaba Moure & Camargo: An Endangered Brazilian Stingless Bee

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Most frequent pollen types observed in pollen samples from Melipona capixaba food pots. (a) Euphorbiaceae, Alchornea, polar view; (b) Fabaceae, Senna, equatorial view; (c) Melastomataceae, Combretum, polar view; (d) Melastomataceae, Tibouchina, polar view; (e) Myrtaceae, Eucalyptus, polar view, optical section; (f) Myrtaceae, Myrcia, polar view, optical section; (g) Piperaceae, Piper; (h) Sapindaceae, Paullinia, polar view, surface; (i) Solanaceae, type 2, equatorial view, optical section; Bar = 10 μ.
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