The introduction of a non-native bumblebee species has caused significant disruptions in the pollinator ecosystem of southern South America. This invasive species has not only outcompeted the local Bombus dahlbomii but has also introduced harmful diseases, pushing the native bumblebee towards potential extinction. Additionally, commercial bees have brought with them an alien parasite that endangers both native and invasive populations.
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