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Halloween, with a seasonal nod to local biodiversity

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Hamilton Spectator

Publication Date
2019-10-29

What does biodiversity have to do with Halloween? First of all, our beloved tradition of carving Jack-o'-lanterns: pumpkins are pollinated by a specialized bee — the squash bee (Peponapis pruinosa). Without this little bee, there would be no pumpkins or squash.

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https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/9668190-halloween-with-a-seasonal-nod-to-local-biodiversity/