Question

The mayor of Fresno overhears you talking to a parent/guardian in the grocery store about how important bees are to the ecosystem that we live in. He asks what are you talking about and explains that he doesn't think we need bees in order to live, and quite frankly, kills them every chance that he gets. Write your explanation to him about their importance, especially in the Fresno area. Be sure to include relationships involved, where organisms get their energy from, energy level changes from trophic level to trophic level, and any other information from our ecology unit. (Five sentences minimum- you can always write more)​.

Answer 1

Honey bees are crucial pollinators in the ecosystem, benefiting both themselves and flowering plants. Pesticides that harm bees can disrupt the ecological balance and reduce food yield.

Step-by-step explanation:

Honey bees are crucial for the ecosystem, especially in the Fresno area. Bees have a mutualistic relationship with flowering plants - they benefit from obtaining food from flowers, while plants benefit from pollination by bees. Bees, including honey bees, are the main pollinators of many food crops, including fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Pesticides that harm bees can disrupt this ecological balance, leading to reduced food yield and affecting humans and other animals in the food chain.