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Underground City of Bees Discovered Beneath Ithaca Cemetery
A remarkable ecosystem of 5.5 million wild bees has been found beneath East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, highlighting their importance for spring pollination.
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Summary
Researchers from Cornell University's entomology lab have uncovered a significant population of wild bees residing underground in Ithaca.
This unique discovery, located beneath East Lawn Cemetery, reveals an ecosystem that plays a crucial role in pollination during the spring season.
The findings emphasize the importance of these bees, estimated at 5.5 million, in maintaining healthy plant life and biodiversity.
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