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Nosema

Nosema

9.9
A disease of adult bees that weakens colonies and shortens their life
  • noun
  • /noʊˈziːmə/
  • Specialized
: nosema
  • Treating Nosema early can help prevent the collapse of bee colonies.

Examples

  • The beekeeper noticed that several hives were infected with Nosema after a cold, wet spring.

  • Researchers are studying new ways to protect bees from Nosema and other harmful diseases.

  • The Nosema infection is devastating for bee populations.

  • Many beekeepers are concerned about Nosema outbreaks.

  • The beekeeper noticed that several hives were infected with Nosema after a cold, wet spring.

  • Treating Nosema early can help prevent the collapse of bee colonies.

  • Researchers are studying new ways to protect bees from Nosema and other harmful diseases.

How Serious

Nosema
  • Specialized
9.9
infection
  • Specialized
553 3.1
bee sting
18 1.0

Surface Forms

Nosema singular
Nosemas plural

Etymology

Nosema comes from the Greek word nosēma, which means 'disease'. That's why the name is used for the sickness that weakens adult bees and shortens their lives.