Solitary Bees Host More Bacteria and Fungi on Their Cuticle than Social Bees

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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Main Authors: Markus Thamm, Fabienne Reiß, Leon Sohl, Martin Gabel, Matthias Noll, Ricarda Scheiner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
honeybee
red mason bee
cuticular microbiome
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/11/2780

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