Bee larval frass digestive efficiency analysis (Megachilidae)

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Description

Analysis of larval fecal pellets to assess digestive efficiency by measuring frass mass relative to provision mass and quantifying undigested pollen grains using microscopy and staining techniques.

Typical Equipment

• microscope slides
• Alexander stain
• freezer

Output Measurements

• frass mass proportion
• percent empty pollen grains
• digestive efficiency

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