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Tracheal Mite Infestation

This micrograph shows bee trachea infested with mites. Unchecked, these parasites live, feed and reproduce inside the breathing tubes, blocking oxygen flow and eventually killing their host. Photo courtesy of Agricultural Research Magazine, USDA.


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