Temporal Variation in the Viability of Spermatozoa in the Spermathecae of Queen Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.)

The storage of spermatozoa and keeping alive for years in the spermatheca by the honey bee queen is a phenomenon allowing her to fertilize eggs throughout her life. In this study, the queens that were 2-week, 1-year, and 2-year-old were analyzed to determine the viability of spermatozoa in their spe...

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Main Authors: Yasin Kahya, Halit Vasfi Gençer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Turkish Science and Technology Publishing (TURSTEP) 2022-02-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.agrifoodscience.com/index.php/TURJAF/article/view/4894