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Colony collapse disorder (CCD) is a phenomenon in which worker bees abruptly abandon their hives, leaving colonies unable to sustain themselves. Because honey bees are among the most important pollinators for flowering plants and crops worldwide, CCD poses a direct threat to plant reproduction and agricultural yields. Understanding the causes of CCD — including pesticide exposure, pathogens, and habitat loss — is critical for developing strategies to protect both wild plant communities and cultivated food systems.

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