alkali bee
US /ˈæl.kə.laɪ biː/
UK /ˈæl.kə.laɪ biː/
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碱蜂
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.
碱蜂对美国西部的苜蓿作物授粉至关重要。
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Farmers often manage nesting sites to encourage populations of the alkali bee.
农民经常管理筑巢地点，以鼓励碱蜂的数量。