"If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man." This widely cited quote has been attributed to Albert Einstein-although debunkers of "urban legends" say it is doubtful that he actually authored it. Regardless of the source, however, this statement underscores the important role bees play within the ecosystem and in the modern human food web.
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