Ecology August 2023 PMID 37232411

Uncovering the significance of the ratio of food K:Na in bee ecology and evolution.

Zuzanna M Filipiak, Jeff Ollerton, Michał Filipiak

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67
Peak: 27 in May 2023
across 6 sources since May 2023

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Total likes

208

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May 2023 – Oct 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several discussions highlight key aspects of the research, such as the evolutionary shift from carnivorous ancestors to a plant-based diet and the consequent importance of the K:Na ratio in nectar. Phrases like 'insights into dynamics' and 'crucial role' illustrate how the narrative tone conveys excitement and urgency about the publication, indicating its relevance in the ongoing conversation about bee conservation.

AgreementModerate agreement

The majority of discussions demonstrate a supportive stance towards the research findings, indicating general consensus on their significance.

InterestHigh interest

Many participants express a high level of curiosity, reflecting enthusiasm for the implications of the K:Na ratio in bee ecology.

EngagementModerate engagement

While most comments are supportive, few offer in-depth critiques or explorations of methods, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

There is a perception that the findings may significantly influence understanding and conservation efforts surrounding bees.

Abstract in brief

  • Bees play a crucial role in ecosystems, but many species are under threat, and there is a gap in our understanding of their ecology and evolution.
  • Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors and adapted to a plant-based diet, relying on nectar for energy and pollen for protein, both of which have a high potassium to sodium ratio that can affect their development and health.
  • Understanding the impact of the K:Na ratio on bees' ecology and evolution is vital for revealing the complexities of their interactions with plants and is essential for their conservation efforts.

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Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/pollen vs animal tissues. K:Na impacts bee ecology and evolution, shaping bee interactions with plants & behavior. @FilipiakZuza @JeffOllerton https://t.co/kHrG5VpaSP

May 26, 2023 · 51 likes · 14 shares · 491 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

Dzięki @NCN_PL zdobywamy bardzo potrzebną wiedzę o związkach między pszczołami, a środowiskami, w których żyją. Wyznaczamy trendy w tego typu badaniach #NCNtoTlen Nasze prace: (1) https://t.co/nM1c2dpMcu (2) https://t.co/vPmkef3BTK (3) https://t.co/kHrG5VpIIn https://t.co/DkduV03fKt https://t.co/W1xb6Uk2To

Feb 8, 2024 · 23 likes · 2 shares · 491 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

@FilipiakZuza @JeffOllerton Main benefits and challenges shaping the physiology, behaviour, life history and evolution of insects employing feeding strategies of carnivory (left panel), pollinivory (centre panel) and herbivory (right panel). Source: https://t.co/kHrG5VpaSP https://t.co/E2LqOjXd1j

May 26, 2023 · 23 likes · 8 shares · 491 followers View post →
Zuzanna M. Filipiak
@FilipiakZuza · X

May 29, 2023 · 18 likes · 2 shares · 218 followers View post →
Ecology
@ESAEcology · X

A new Concepts & Synthesis piece in @ESAEcology: Uncovering the significance of the ratio of food K:Na in bee ecology and evolution https://t.co/d6aVTtDG4N With #OpenData in @ZENODO_ORG #WildBees #Pollinators #Ionomics #EcologicalStoichiometry https://t.co/tLtOH06hhp

Jun 1, 2023 · 16 likes · 4 shares · 15,123 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

Studying the effects of the sodium/potassium ratio on bees can provide new insights into the dynamics that link bees, plants and their environment. See 3-minute video: https://t.co/JJVIBOMEsX and the full story is here: https://t.co/kHrG5VpIIn @FilipiakZuza @JeffOllerton https://t.co/o9rPzSVC8A

Jul 11, 2023 · 13 likes · 8 shares · 491 followers View post →

All mentions

Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

@jar_lipke @GrzegorzJanko12 @PolsatNewsPL @MaciejSamcik Proszę bardzo, inne badanie, inny projekt, proszę zwrócić uwagę na postać środkowego autora - to jest najważniejszy żyjący naukowiec zajmujący się zapylaczami: https://t.co/JJVIBOMEsX Chce Pan więcej?

Oct 4, 2025 · 1 like · 491 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

(6/8) Ta 3-minutową animacja (ENG, napisy) opowiada o pszczołach z zupełnie nieoczekiwanej perspektywy: o wyzwaniu związanym z przejściem mięsożernych przodków pszczół na dietę roślinną: https://t.co/JJVIBOM6Dp Źródło: https://t.co/kHrG5VpaSP

Aug 30, 2025 · 5 likes · 491 followers View post →
Monica Sofia
@monicasofia_27 · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak:

Mar 21, 2025 · 2 shares · 65 followers View post →
Ecology
@ESAEcology · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak:

Mar 20, 2025 · 2 shares · 15,123 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@michalfilipiak.bsky.social · Bluesky

Mar 20, 2025 · 3 likes · 2 shares View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

Mar 20, 2025 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 491 followers View post →
Ecological Society
@ESA_org · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Congratulations @FilipiakZuza & @JeffOllerton

Mar 19, 2025 · 2 shares · 42,425 followers View post →
Prof. Jeff Ollerton - @JeffOllerton@ecoevo.social
@JeffOllerton · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Congratulations @FilipiakZuza & @JeffOllerton

Mar 19, 2025 · 2 shares · 9,963 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

Congratulations @FilipiakZuza & @JeffOllerton

Mar 19, 2025 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 491 followers View post →
Institute of Environmental Sciences JU
@ioes-ju.bsky.social · Bluesky

Thanks to NAWA, @michalfilipiak.bsky.social Dr Michal Filipiak will complete a one-year fellowship at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Find out more youtu.be/U35eFpxrSfQ .

Feb 3, 2025 · 1 share View post →
Marcin Wroński
@mk_wronski · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: #wizerunekNauki Tutaj jest przykład naszego osobistego wkładu w przesuwanie granic w badaniach ekologii i ewolucji psz…

Oct 11, 2024 · 1 share · 5,856 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

#wizerunekNauki Tutaj jest przykład naszego osobistego wkładu w przesuwanie granic w badaniach ekologii i ewolucji pszczół: https://t.co/JJVIBOM6Dp A tu jedno z naszych odkryć: zastosowanie popytu i podaży składników odżywczych w ochronie pszczół https://t.co/MseYBRXZVL https://t.co/oZm5rc1UNK

Oct 11, 2024 · 10 likes · 1 share · 491 followers View post →
Marcin Czerwinski
@CzerwinsMarcin · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Dzięki @NCN_PL zdobywamy bardzo potrzebną wiedzę o związkach między pszczołami, a środowiskami, w których żyją. Wyznac…

Feb 8, 2024 · 2 shares · 3,032 followers View post →
Narodowe Centrum Nauki
@NCN_PL · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Dzięki @NCN_PL zdobywamy bardzo potrzebną wiedzę o związkach między pszczołami, a środowiskami, w których żyją. Wyznac…

Feb 8, 2024 · 2 shares · 7,581 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

@plantpollinator K:Na ratio. The details are here: https://t.co/kHrG5VpIIn

Feb 8, 2024 · 1 like · 491 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

Dzięki @NCN_PL zdobywamy bardzo potrzebną wiedzę o związkach między pszczołami, a środowiskami, w których żyją. Wyznaczamy trendy w tego typu badaniach #NCNtoTlen Nasze prace: (1) https://t.co/nM1c2dpMcu (2) https://t.co/vPmkef3BTK (3) https://t.co/kHrG5VpIIn https://t.co/DkduV03fKt https://t.co/W1xb6Uk2To

Feb 8, 2024 · 23 likes · 2 shares · 491 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

@NCN_PL przy okazji raportu końcowego z projektu prosi o dołączenie materiałów popularyzujących na płycie. Chętnie dołączę, ale nie używa się już płyt. Warto dodać możliwość dołączenia przez link do OneDrive itp. @anna_korzekwa Mam np.: https://t.co/JJVIBOM6Dp

Oct 20, 2023 · 1 like · 491 followers View post →
Leonhardt lab
@PlantInsectTUM · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Studying the effects of the sodium/potassium ratio on bees can provide new insights into the dynamics that link bees,…

Jul 12, 2023 · 8 shares · 784 followers View post →
Uniwersytet Jagielloński
@JagiellonskiUni · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Studying the effects of the sodium/potassium ratio on bees can provide new insights into the dynamics that link bees,…

Jul 12, 2023 · 8 shares · 12,635 followers View post →
Zuzanna M. Filipiak
@FilipiakZuza · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Studying the effects of the sodium/potassium ratio on bees can provide new insights into the dynamics that link bees,…

Jul 12, 2023 · 8 shares · 217 followers View post →
azhagu
@azhaguuu · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Studying the effects of the sodium/potassium ratio on bees can provide new insights into the dynamics that link bees,…

Jul 12, 2023 · 8 shares · 284 followers View post →
Marcos Fernández
@Burriach · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Studying the effects of the sodium/potassium ratio on bees can provide new insights into the dynamics that link bees,…

Jul 12, 2023 · 8 shares · 740 followers View post →
Prof. Jeff Ollerton - @JeffOllerton@ecoevo.social
@JeffOllerton · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Studying the effects of the sodium/potassium ratio on bees can provide new insights into the dynamics that link bees,…

Jul 12, 2023 · 8 shares · 9,961 followers View post →
Laura Russo
@lrusso08 · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Studying the effects of the sodium/potassium ratio on bees can provide new insights into the dynamics that link bees,…

Jul 11, 2023 · 8 shares · 1,252 followers View post →
NutriB2
@NutriB2 · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Studying the effects of the sodium/potassium ratio on bees can provide new insights into the dynamics that link bees,…

Jul 11, 2023 · 8 shares · 101 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

Studying the effects of the sodium/potassium ratio on bees can provide new insights into the dynamics that link bees, plants and their environment. See 3-minute video: https://t.co/JJVIBOMEsX and the full story is here: https://t.co/kHrG5VpIIn @FilipiakZuza @JeffOllerton https://t.co/o9rPzSVC8A

Jul 11, 2023 · 13 likes · 8 shares · 491 followers View post →
Uniwersytet Jagielloński
@JagiellonskiUni · X

Praca i badania zostały sfinansowane w ramach wspólnego konkursu BiodivERsA 2018-2019 w ramach programu BiodivERsA3 ERA-Net COFUND we współpracy z @NCN_PL. https://t.co/3w3Io14bT7

Jun 16, 2023 · 2 likes · 12,630 followers View post →
EEF
@EuropeanEcology · X

RT @ESAEcology: A new Concepts & Synthesis piece in @ESAEcology: Uncovering the significance of the ratio of food K:Na in bee ecology and…

Jun 13, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,121 followers View post →
Prof. Jeff Ollerton - @JeffOllerton@ecoevo.social
@JeffOllerton · X

RT @ESAEcology: A new Concepts & Synthesis piece in @ESAEcology: Uncovering the significance of the ratio of food K:Na in bee ecology and…

Jun 1, 2023 · 4 shares · 9,963 followers View post →
NutriB2
@NutriB2 · X

RT @ESAEcology: A new Concepts & Synthesis piece in @ESAEcology: Uncovering the significance of the ratio of food K:Na in bee ecology and…

Jun 1, 2023 · 4 shares · 101 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

RT @ESAEcology: A new Concepts & Synthesis piece in @ESAEcology: Uncovering the significance of the ratio of food K:Na in bee ecology and…

Jun 1, 2023 · 4 shares · 491 followers View post →
Ecology
@ESAEcology · X

A new Concepts & Synthesis piece in @ESAEcology: Uncovering the significance of the ratio of food K:Na in bee ecology and evolution https://t.co/d6aVTtDG4N With #OpenData in @ZENODO_ORG #WildBees #Pollinators #Ionomics #EcologicalStoichiometry https://t.co/tLtOH06hhp

Jun 1, 2023 · 16 likes · 4 shares · 15,123 followers View post →
Fawad Khan, PhD
@entofawad · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: @FilipiakZuza @JeffOllerton Main benefits and challenges shaping the physiology, behaviour, life history and evolution…

May 29, 2023 · 8 shares · 374 followers View post →
Dr. Jim Elser, PhD
@DrLimnology · X

RT @FilipiakZuza:

May 29, 2023 · 2 shares · 5,138 followers View post →
Ji Zhang
@ecolo_ji · X

RT @FilipiakZuza:

May 29, 2023 · 2 shares · 466 followers View post →
Zuzanna M. Filipiak
@FilipiakZuza · X

May 29, 2023 · 18 likes · 2 shares · 218 followers View post →
Sectie Thijsse, NEV
@sectie_thijsse · X

RT @poll_papers: Uncovering the significance of the ratio of food K:Na in bee ecology and evolution https://t.co/1rPVsvRzbh

May 27, 2023 · 2 shares · 430 followers View post →
Hymenoptera - NEV
@hymenoptera_nev · X

RT @poll_papers: Uncovering the significance of the ratio of food K:Na in bee ecology and evolution https://t.co/1rPVsvRzbh

May 27, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,259 followers View post →
Avery Russell @draverbee.bsky.social
@DrAverbee · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/polle…

May 26, 2023 · 14 shares · 2,284 followers View post →
Pedro Luna
@Pedro_LTorre · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/polle…

May 26, 2023 · 14 shares · 749 followers View post →
PollinationPapers
@poll_papers · X

Uncovering the significance of the ratio of food K:Na in bee ecology and evolution https://t.co/1rPVsvRzbh

May 26, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,587 followers View post →
azhagu
@azhaguuu · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/polle…

May 26, 2023 · 14 shares · 284 followers View post →
Mario Vallejo-Marin
@nicrodemo · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/polle…

May 26, 2023 · 14 shares · 3,347 followers View post →
Pierre Lau
@MississippBees · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/polle…

May 26, 2023 · 14 shares · 357 followers View post →
Dr. Jim Elser, PhD
@DrLimnology · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/polle…

May 26, 2023 · 14 shares · 5,138 followers View post →
We are stardust✨
@autsomesmiles · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/polle…

May 26, 2023 · 14 shares · 1,387 followers View post →
Abelles Bees
@Abelles3 · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: @FilipiakZuza @JeffOllerton Main benefits and challenges shaping the physiology, behaviour, life history and evolution…

May 26, 2023 · 8 shares · 928 followers View post →
Nicky Creux
@NickyCreux · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: @FilipiakZuza @JeffOllerton Main benefits and challenges shaping the physiology, behaviour, life history and evolution…

May 26, 2023 · 8 shares · 1,021 followers View post →
Dr. Caroline S Chaboo
@CarolineSChaboo · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: @FilipiakZuza @JeffOllerton Main benefits and challenges shaping the physiology, behaviour, life history and evolution…

May 26, 2023 · 8 shares · 1,913 followers View post →
RedFrog
@_RedFrog · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: @FilipiakZuza @JeffOllerton Main benefits and challenges shaping the physiology, behaviour, life history and evolution…

May 26, 2023 · 8 shares · 3,829 followers View post →
NutriB2
@NutriB2 · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: @FilipiakZuza @JeffOllerton Main benefits and challenges shaping the physiology, behaviour, life history and evolution…

May 26, 2023 · 8 shares · 101 followers View post →
Prof. Jeff Ollerton - @JeffOllerton@ecoevo.social
@JeffOllerton · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: @FilipiakZuza @JeffOllerton Main benefits and challenges shaping the physiology, behaviour, life history and evolution…

May 26, 2023 · 8 shares · 9,963 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

@FilipiakZuza @JeffOllerton Main benefits and challenges shaping the physiology, behaviour, life history and evolution of insects employing feeding strategies of carnivory (left panel), pollinivory (centre panel) and herbivory (right panel). Source: https://t.co/kHrG5VpaSP https://t.co/E2LqOjXd1j

May 26, 2023 · 23 likes · 8 shares · 491 followers View post →
Charlie Nicholson
@BuzzNicholson · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/polle…

May 26, 2023 · 14 shares · 832 followers View post →
Harm van der Dong
@Pakikomi · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/polle…

May 26, 2023 · 14 shares · 829 followers View post →
womens-rights
@medscicomms1920 · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/polle…

May 26, 2023 · 14 shares · 307 followers View post →
Prof. Jeff Ollerton - @JeffOllerton@ecoevo.social
@JeffOllerton · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/polle…

May 26, 2023 · 14 shares · 9,963 followers View post →
NutriB2
@NutriB2 · X

RT @MichaelFilipiak: Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/polle…

May 26, 2023 · 14 shares · 101 followers View post →
Michał Filipiak
@MichaelFilipiak · X

Bees evolved from carnivorous ancestors, with a notable distinction in their diet: a higher K:Na ratio in nectar/pollen vs animal tissues. K:Na impacts bee ecology and evolution, shaping bee interactions with plants & behavior. @FilipiakZuza @JeffOllerton https://t.co/kHrG5VpaSP

May 26, 2023 · 51 likes · 14 shares · 491 followers View post →