“Vulture bees” are the only bees that have evolved to use food sources not produced by plants. Because they feed on carcasses their gut microbiomes have more in common with carrion-loving hyenas and vultures.
“Vulture bees” are the only bees that have evolved to use food sources not produced by plants. Because they feed on carcasses their gut microbiomes have more in common with carrion-loving hyenas and vultures.