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  • Environmental Science
  • Ecotoxicology
  • Apiculture Science

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  • Microplastic contamination extends beyond aquatic environments to terrestrial ecosystems.
  • Emerging evidence suggests microplastics can negatively affect terrestrial organisms, including bees.
  • The impact on bee health, immune systems, and foraging abilities is a growing concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review existing literature on microplastics and bees.
  • To identify research trends, geographical hotspots, and knowledge gaps.
  • To underscore the importance of bees for ecosystem services like pollination.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies published between 2000 and 2024.
  • Searched major electronic databases (Google Scholar, Scielo, Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science).
  • Applied specific selection and exclusion criteria to identify relevant publications.

Main Results:

  • Identified 33 relevant studies published between 2013 and 2024.
  • Most studies originated from Italy (6) and China (5).
  • Twelve of the selected studies were bibliographic reviews, indicating a need for primary research.

Conclusions:

  • Research on microplastics and bees is still in its early stages.
  • Microplastic exposure poses a potential threat to bee health and colony survival.
  • Further primary research is crucial to understand and mitigate these risks, safeguarding pollination services.