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Nosema

Nosema

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A group of tiny parasites that infect bees and other insects
  • noun
  • /noʊˈziːmə/
  • Specialized
: Nosema
  • Beekeepers monitor their hives for signs of Nosema to protect the health of their bees.

Examples

  • A sudden decline in honey production may be linked to a Nosema infection.

  • Researchers study Nosema to develop better treatments for infected bee colonies.

  • The Nosema parasite can severely affect bee colonies.

  • Beekeepers must monitor for Nosema infections.

  • Beekeepers monitor their hives for signs of Nosema to protect the health of their bees.

  • A sudden decline in honey production may be linked to a Nosema infection.

  • Researchers study Nosema to develop better treatments for infected bee colonies.

Surface Forms

Nosema singular
Nosemas plural

Etymology

Nosema comes from the Greek word nosēma, meaning 'disease', and scientists used it as the name for a group of tiny parasites that cause that sickness in insects, especially bees.