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Honey Bees Self-Medicate with Propolis

Caption: When faced with pathogenic fungi, bees line their hives with more propolis -- the waxy, yellow substance seen here. Propolis is a combination of plant resins and wax that has antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Credit: Michael Simone-Finstrom, North Carolina State University

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