The Bees That Eat Corpses

The video explores the fascinating world of bees, focusing on vulture bees, which are unique for their carrion-based diet. Unlike typical bees, vulture bees consume dead animals and have evolved distinct microbiomes to support this diet. The video discusses the evolutionary journey of these bees from pollen-eating ancestors and highlights a study comparing the microbiomes of pollen-eating and vulture bees. It delves into the role of microbes in diet adaptation and the evolutionary roots of bees, providing insights into how microbiomes adapt to dietary changes.

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