In the absence of bees, flies are responsible for pollination in the Arctic region

Most of the fauna in the Arctic region take part in pollinating, yet during the busiest flowering weeks, there’s a shortage of such services. A recent study indicates that the pollination services provided to plants and, thus, the plants’ ability to produce seeds are dependent on the timing of the blooming season, and on how many other species are in bloom simultaneously.

Source: sciencedaily.com

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