An Aspergillus flavus strain from bee bread of the Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) displays adaptations to distinctive features of the hive environment
Abstract Aspergillus fungi are ubiquitous inhabitants of colonies of the western honey bee (Apis mellifera), where they interact with bees in associations ranging from parasitism to possible mutualism. Aspergillus Flavi fungi are frequently found in bee bread (pollen processed for longterm storage)...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-02-01
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Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.10918 |