Maximilian M. Mandlinger

Cyclic thermal stress during pupation triggers irreversible carry-over effects in a key pollinator

Extreme heatwaves threaten global biodiversity, yet the sublethal carry-over effects of developmental thermal stress on adult fitness remain poorly understood. We addressed this knowledge gap for bumblebees, key pollinators that face alarming population declines, using a controlled in vitro approach. We exposed Bombus...