Edición N°20 – Artículo 14
Seres sin corona: Las abejas
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Autora: Rosa Larissa Agualongo Cajamarca (Unidad Educativa Particular Hermano Miguel de La Salle)
Resumen
Este artículo se centra en la asignatura de Ciencias Naturales, en la cual se reconocen las diferentes causas de la desaparición de las abejas. Cabe recalcar que las abejas son polinizadoras con una gran influencia en el planeta, ya que contribuyen al equilibrio de los ecosistemas y son responsables de la polinización de aproximadamente el 80 % de las plantas cultivadas, incluidas frutas y verduras.
Primeramente, el artículo aborda la investigación de la anatomía de las abejas, sus distintos tipos, su alimentación y su hábitat. Asimismo, se analizan las principales causas de su muerte, entre las cuales se destaca un hecho preocupante: la propagación de una enfermedad que ha provocado el fallecimiento masivo de estos insectos. A ello se suma la falta de alimento en algunas regiones de América, ocasionada por el uso de pesticidas, la deforestación, la minería y la contaminación ambiental.
Debido a la enfermedad mencionada anteriormente, que provocó la muerte masiva de abejas en varias regiones, habitantes de varias regiones se han visto obligados a tomar una decisión desesperada: importar abejas australianas con el fin de mejorar su supervivencia y evitar que una situación similar se repita. Por otro lado en Ecuador, específicamente en la provincia del Azuay, se está llevando a cabo un proyecto impulsado por la Prefectura del Azuay que consiste en plantar un millón de árboles en un período de cuatro años. Aunque este proyecto fue creado principalmente para combatir el calentamiento global, esta investigación evidenció que la reforestación no solo contribuye a enfrentar este problema ambiental, sino que también beneficia a las abejas, garantizando una mejor calidad de vida para estos importantes polinizadores.
Otro punto importante es que, gracias a la presencia de árboles nativos, se podría reducir la contaminación que afecta al organismo de las abejas. Actualmente, en las cosechas y jardines se utilizan grandes cantidades de pesticidas, cuyos químicos son responsables de muchos de los problemas de salud que presentan estos insectos. Con este proyecto, las abejas podrían contar con un entorno más natural, lo que les permitiría continuar su ciclo de vida de manera adecuada. Por lo tanto, en este artículo se destaca la importancia de conservar un hábitat natural para estos seres sin corona.
Palabras clave: apicultura, abejas, biodiversidad, protección, polinización, vida.
Abstract
This article focuses on the field of Natural Sciences, identifying the various causes behind the disappearance of bees. It is essential to emphasize that bees are pollinators with a significant global influence, as they contribute to ecosystem balance and are responsible for the pollination of approximately 80% of cultivated plants, including fruits and vegetables.
The article first addresses the anatomy of bees, their different types, diet, and habitat. It also analyzes the primary causes of their decline, highlighting a concerning fact: the spread of a disease that has caused massive mortality among these insects. Added to this is the scarcity of food sources in some regions of the Americas, caused by the use of pesticides, deforestation, mining, and environmental pollution. Due to the aforementioned disease, which led to mass die-offs in several areas, inhabitants in various regions have been forced to make a desperate decision: importing Australian bees to improve survival rates and prevent a similar situation from recurring. On the other hand, in Ecuador, specifically in the province of Azuay, a project promoted by the Prefecture of Azuay is underway, consisting of planting one million trees over a four-year period. Although this project was primarily created to combat global warming, this research evidenced that reforestation not only helps address this environmental issue but also benefits bees, ensuring a better quality of life for these vital pollinators.
Another important point is that the presence of native trees could reduce the pollution affecting the bees’ biological systems. Currently, large quantities of pesticides are used in crops and gardens, and their chemicals are responsible for many of the health problems these insects face. Through this project, bees could have a more natural environment, allowing them to continue their life cycle appropriately. Therefore, this article highlights the importance of conserving a natural habitat for these “beings without crowns.”
Keywords: beekeeping, bees, biodiversity, protection, pollination, life.
Edición N°20
Fecha de publicación: 13 marzo del 2026.
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