Image Number K5069-23 |
Tracheal mites infest the breathing tube of a honey bee. Left unchecked, these parasites live, feed, and reproduce, eventually blocking oxygen flow and killing their host. Magnification about 140x.
Photo by Lila de Guzman.
Image Number K5069-23 |
Tracheal mites infest the breathing tube of a honey bee. Left unchecked, these parasites live, feed, and reproduce, eventually blocking oxygen flow and killing their host. Magnification about 140x.
Photo by Lila de Guzman.