Many animals influence and contribute to ecosystem services. As pollinators, how do bees ultimately contribute to direct ecosystem services?(1 point)

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Bees pollinate plant species that humans admire in nature.
Bees pollinate plant species that humans admire in nature.

Bees pollinate plant species that produce food.
Bees pollinate plant species that produce food.

Bees pollinate plant species that contribute to the carbon cycle.
Bees pollinate plant species that contribute to the carbon cycle.

Bees pollinate plant species that produce oxygen that humans need.

Answer 1

The most direct way that bees contribute to ecosystem services is through the response: Bees pollinate plant species that produce food.

This is because the majority of the foods we eat, including many fruits, vegetables, and nuts, depend on bees and other pollinators for their reproduction. While the other options highlight important aspects of ecological relationships, their contributions are less direct in terms of immediate services that support human food sources.