Solitary Bees Host More Bacteria and Fungi on Their Cuticle than Social Bees
Bees come into contact with bacteria and fungi from flowering plants during their foraging trips. The Western honeybee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) shows a pronounced hygienic behavior with social interactions, while the solitary red mason bee (<i>Osmia bicornis</i>) lacks a socia...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Microorganisms |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/11/2780 |