The Influence of Body Weight on Semen Parameters in <i>Apis mellifera</i> Drones
The quantity and quality of the honey bee drone semen have a significant determination on the performance of bee colonies. The existence of a smaller number of mature drones to participate in the mating of queens, as well as a sufficient number of drones but with poor quality semen can have serious...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/12/1141 |