Article
Association of Varroa destructor females in multiply infested cells of the honeybee Apis mellifera.
Insect science - 1 Feb 2019
Beaurepaire Alexis L, Ellis James D, Krieger Klemens J, Moritz Robin F A
Abstract excerpt
The genetic diversity of Varroa destructor (Anderson & Trueman) is limited outside its natural range due to population bottlenecks and its propensity to inbreed. In light of the arms race between V. destructor and its honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) host, any mechanism enhancing population admixture of the mite may be favored. One way that admixture can occur is when two genetically dissimilar mites coinvade a brood...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
