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Saprophytic fungus collection by africanized bees in Brazil

Coleta de fungos saprofíticos por abelhas africanizadas no Brasil

Cladosporium sp. collection by bees (Apis mellifera L.) was observed in Brazil at an apiary located in Minas Gerais, during November10-23, 2005, characterized by high air relative humidity and low availability of food resources (pollen and nectar).The nutritional composition of the fungi pellets presented high protein value, ethereal extract and organic matter.

Apis mellifera; Cladosporium sp.; pollen; nutritional composition


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