The breathtaking movements of flies are crucial for pollination

A review of the evidence shows that many species of flies migrate hundreds or even thousands of kilometers, often in huge numbers. These largely overlooked movements may allow flies to play an important role in many ecosystems, especially by transporting pollen over much longer distances than other pollinators such as bees. It means that.

says this role could become especially important as the world gets even hotter. Will Hawks At the University of Exeter in the UK, allowing plants to acquire genetic variation…