"Bee populations" refers to the overall number of bees in a specific area or region. It describes how many bees are living in a particular place and indicates whether the bee community is growing or decreasing in number. Full definition
Yet, major declines in bee populations threaten the availability of many fresh ingredients consumers rely on for their dinner tables. (prnewswire.com)
Researchers are buzzing with concern over declining bee populations due to habitat loss, pesticide use and other factors, but systematically tracking the insects has been challenging. (discovermagazine.com)
For example, the recent declines in honey bee populations related to colony collapse disorder have caused great concern. (earthtimes.org)