alkali bee
US /ˈæl.kə.laɪ biː/
UK /ˈæl.kə.laɪ biː/
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鹼蜂
a species of bee (Nomia melanderi) native to western North America, known for nesting in alkaline soils and being an important pollinator of alfalfa
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The alkali bee is crucial for pollinating alfalfa crops in the western United States.
鹼蜂對美國西部的苜蓿作物授粉至關重要。
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Farmers often manage nesting sites to encourage populations of the alkali bee.
農民經常管理築巢地點，以鼓勵鹼蜂的數量。