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Microbial Diversity Associated with the Pollen Stores of Captive-Bred Bumble Bee Colonies

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Published in 2020 at "Insects"

DOI: 10.3390/insects11040250

Abstract: The pollen stores of bumble bees host diverse microbiota that influence overall colony fitness. Yet, the taxonomic identity of these symbiotic microbes is relatively unknown. In this descriptive study, we characterized the microbial community of… read more here.

Keywords: bred bumble; captive bred; bumble bee; pollen stores ... See more keywords