Q134
The paralysis of honeybees is caused by
A.
Protozoa
B.
Fungus
C.
Bacteria
D.
Virus
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The paralysis of honeybees is caused by Viruses.Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus (CBPV), a widespread honey bee RNA virus, causes massive worker bee losses, mostly in strong colonies.
Two different syndromes, with paralysis, ataxia and flight incapacity on one hand and black hairless individuals with shortened abdomens on the other, can affect a colony simultaneously.