Queen's Mating Habits Affect Bee Colony Health (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Queen's Mating Habits Affect Bee Colony Health

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Researchers have found that genetic diversity, determined by the number of times a queen bee has mated, is crucial to maintaining the health of a honey bee colony.

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David Tarpy, North Carolina State University

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