Meaning of the word "alkali bee" in English

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alkali bee

US /ˈæl.kə.laɪ biː/
UK /ˈæl.kə.laɪ biː/
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Noun

a species of bee (Nomia melanderi) native to western North America, known for nesting in alkaline soils and being an important pollinator of alfalfa

Example:
The alkali bee is crucial for pollinating alfalfa crops in the western United States.
Farmers often manage nesting sites to encourage populations of the alkali bee.