📚 Volume 29, Issue 9
📋 ID: agS0DMk
Authors
Anika Patel, Carlos Mendes, Mei-Ling Chen, Yusuf Al-Hassan
, Emma Mensah, Hans Zhou, Lei López
University of Cape Town; University of São Paulo; National Taiwan University; King Saud University
Keywords
urbanization
pollinator diversity
metropolitan ecosystems
biodiversity conservation
urban planning
floral resources
Abstract
This study investigates the effects of urbanization on the diversity and abundance of pollinators across metropolitan ecosystems. By examining urban, suburban, and rural landscapes, we assessed pollinator species richness and the availability of floral resources. Our findings indicate that urban environments support unique pollinator communities, with some species thriving due to increased floral diversity in urban gardens. However, overall pollinator abundance is reduced in highly urbanized areas, highlighting the need for conservation strategies that enhance green spaces and connectivity. These results underscore the importance of urban planning that integrates biodiversity conservation to support pollinator ecosystems.
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Anika Patel, Carlos Mendes, Mei-Ling Chen, Yusuf Al-Hassan , Emma Mensah, Hans Zhou, Lei López (2022).
"Impact of Urbanization on Pollinator Diversity in Metropolitan Ecosystems".
Wulfenia, 29(9).
