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| Author(s): |
Morais, M. M.
[1]
;
Francoy, T. M.
[2]
;
Pereira, R. A.
[1]
;
De Jong, D.
[2]
;
Goncalves, L. S.
[1]
Total Authors: 5
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Filosofia Ciencias & Letras Ribeirao Preto, Dept Biol, BR-14049 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med Ribeirao Preto, Dept Genet, BR-14049 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Genetics and Molecular Research; v. 8, n. 2, p. 718-724, 2009. |
| Field of knowledge: | Biological Sciences - Zoology |
| Web of Science Citations: | 4 |
| Abstract | |
The hygienic behavior of honey bees is based on a two-step process, including uncapping and removing diseased, dead, damaged, or parasitized brood inside the cell. We evaluated during periods of 1 h the time that hygienic and non-hygienic colonies of Africanized honey bees spend to detect, uncap and remove pin-killed brood using comb inserts with transparent walls placed in observation hives. We observed that hygienic colonies are significantly faster in detecting, uncapping and removing dead brood in the cells (P < 0.001). (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 04/15801-0 - Biodiversity and sustainable use of pollinators, with emphasis on Meliponini bees |
| Grantee: | Vera Lucia Imperatriz-Fonseca |
| Support Opportunities: | BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants |