Maria Guiomar Nates-Parra: biographical sketch and summary of contributions to the melittological knowledge of Colombia

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https://doi.org/10.17161/jom.v0i6.4467

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Apoidea, Anthophila

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A brief account of some aspects of the academic career of Maria Guiomar Nates-Parra, a Colombian bee biologist who pioneered melittological research in her country, is presented here as a small tribute on the occasion of her 65th birthday. A summary of her contributions to science and education is provided.

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26-02-2013

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Gonzalez, V. H., & Engel, M. S. (2013). Maria Guiomar Nates-Parra: biographical sketch and summary of contributions to the melittological knowledge of Colombia. Journal of Melittology, 6, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.17161/jom.v0i6.4467

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