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American Foul Brood - (ANSWER)is caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus and is
a disease that affects honey bee larvae. It attacks young larvae, which are killed
after they ingest infected food. The spores germinate within the larva and the
bacteria grows. This germination happens only in larvae under 3 days old.
Drone honey bees are normally present in colonies throughout the year. -
(ANSWER)not always
Colonies with young queens are least apt to swarm - (ANSWER)True
What two factors determine "division of labor" within the honey bee colony? -
(ANSWER)The "division of labor" within the honey bee colony is determined by
the age of the worker bee (gland development) and needs of the colony.
What is the primary function of fat bodies in the honey bee? - (ANSWER)Fat
bodies function as production and storage sites for reserve food material, chiefly
fats, glycogen and protein compounds.
Hairless black syndrome is caused by a: - (ANSWER)virus
American foul brood spores have been known to survive at least 30 years in
beeswax comb. - (ANSWER)True
, The most appropriate method of eliminating the possibility of wax moth in
section comb honey is by placing the honey in a freezer. - (ANSWER)True
Laying workers produce only drones. These drones have been shown to be able to
produce viable sperm and can inseminate a virgin queen - (ANSWER)True
Top supering means adding another super just above the brood nest. -
(ANSWER)False
In honey bees, the subgenal organ in the tibia of the worker bee leg picks up
sound as vibrations. What other structure in the honey bee picks up sound? -
(ANSWER)Johnston's organ in pedicel of worker antennae
Bee PMS (Parasitic Mite Syndrome) is often a sign of poor bee health. Symptoms
include - (ANSWER)snot brood and high mite numbers in colony
Which gland is source of sex attractant pheromone? - (ANSWER)mandibular
This is an important pheromone released by worker bees that helps returning
forager bees find their way back to the colony. Workers raise the abdomen and
fan their wings as they release this pheromone. - (ANSWER)Nasonov
A eusocial unit that includes a queen, many related workers, and a population of
drones is
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American Foul Brood - (ANSWER)is caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus and is
a disease that affects honey bee larvae. It attacks young larvae, which are killed
after they ingest infected food. The spores germinate within the larva and the
bacteria grows. This germination happens only in larvae under 3 days old.
Drone honey bees are normally present in colonies throughout the year. -
(ANSWER)not always
Colonies with young queens are least apt to swarm - (ANSWER)True
What two factors determine "division of labor" within the honey bee colony? -
(ANSWER)The "division of labor" within the honey bee colony is determined by
the age of the worker bee (gland development) and needs of the colony.
What is the primary function of fat bodies in the honey bee? - (ANSWER)Fat
bodies function as production and storage sites for reserve food material, chiefly
fats, glycogen and protein compounds.
Hairless black syndrome is caused by a: - (ANSWER)virus
American foul brood spores have been known to survive at least 30 years in
beeswax comb. - (ANSWER)True
, The most appropriate method of eliminating the possibility of wax moth in
section comb honey is by placing the honey in a freezer. - (ANSWER)True
Laying workers produce only drones. These drones have been shown to be able to
produce viable sperm and can inseminate a virgin queen - (ANSWER)True
Top supering means adding another super just above the brood nest. -
(ANSWER)False
In honey bees, the subgenal organ in the tibia of the worker bee leg picks up
sound as vibrations. What other structure in the honey bee picks up sound? -
(ANSWER)Johnston's organ in pedicel of worker antennae
Bee PMS (Parasitic Mite Syndrome) is often a sign of poor bee health. Symptoms
include - (ANSWER)snot brood and high mite numbers in colony
Which gland is source of sex attractant pheromone? - (ANSWER)mandibular
This is an important pheromone released by worker bees that helps returning
forager bees find their way back to the colony. Workers raise the abdomen and
fan their wings as they release this pheromone. - (ANSWER)Nasonov
A eusocial unit that includes a queen, many related workers, and a population of
drones is
