Honeybees have declined dramatically within the United States in recent years, but it's important to note that the honeybee is not a native species; it is native to Asia. If the honeybee disappears entirely,

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The disappearance of honeybees would have a significant impact on modern farming practices since many crops rely on honeybees for pollination; therefore, farming practices would need to adapt to ensure adequate pollination of crops. Native pollinators may not be able to replace the honeybee in these situations since many crops are horticulturally modified and require the specific pollination patterns that honeybees provide. Option A is not entirely accurate since native pollinators may not be able to quickly take the place of honeybees in crop pollination. Option B is unlikely since insect evolution typically takes much longer than the time frame in which honeybees would disappear. Option C is also unlikely since many plants are specifically adapted to pollination by honeybees and may not be able to evolve alternative methods of pollination quickly enough to avoid extinction.

Honeybees Have Declined Dramatically Within the United States in Recent