Exposure to constant artificial light alters honey bee sleep rhythms and disrupts sleep

Exposure to constant artificial light alters honey bee sleep rhythms and disrupts sleep

Abstract Artificial light at night (ALAN) changes animal behavior in multiple invertebrates and vertebrates and can result in decreased fitness. However, ALAN effects have not been studied in European honey bees (Apis mellifera), an important pollinator in which foragers show strong circadian rhythm...

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Main Authors: Ashley Y. Kim, Aura Velazquez, Belen Saavedra, Benjamin Smarr, James C. Nieh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Light pollution
Anthropogenic stressors
Circadian rhythm
Sleep disturbances
Honey bee colony health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-73378-9
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