Antibiotic Treatment Decrease the Fitness of Honeybee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) Larvae
Symbiotic bacteria could increase the nutrient provision, regulate the physiological state, and promote immunity in their insect host. Honeybee larvae harbor plenty of bacteria in their gut, but their functions are not well studied. To determine their effect on honeybee larvae, the 1-day-old larvae...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/4/301 |