Bacteria, yeasts, and fungi associated with larval food of Brazilian native stingless bees

Abstract Stingless bees are a diverse group with a relevant role in pollinating native species. Its diet is rich in carbohydrates and proteins, by collecting pollen and nectar supplies the development of its offspring. Fermentation of these products is associated with microorganisms in the colony. H...

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Main Authors: Ana Carolina Costa Santos, Luiza Diniz Ferreira Borges, Nina Dias Coelho Rocha, Vasco Ariston de Carvalho Azevedo, Ana Maria Bonetti, Anderson Rodrigues dos Santos, Gabriel da Rocha Fernandes, Raquel Cristina Cavalcanti Dantas, Carlos Ueira-Vieira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-32298-w