Pollination Networks

Pollination networks are systems that illustrate the relationships between plants and the animals that pollinate them, such as bees, birds, and butterflies. Each plant species attracts specific pollinators, and these interactions create a complex web of dependencies. By studying these networks, scientists learn how plants reproduce and the crucial roles various pollinators play in ecosystems. Healthy pollination networks contribute to biodiversity, food production, and ecosystem stability, while disruptions can lead to declines in both plants and pollinators, affecting entire environments and agriculture.