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Pathology and parasitology

Biochemical status of feral honey bees (Apis mellifera) infested with various pathogens

Estado bioquímico de las abejas silvestres ferales (Apis mellifera) infestadas con diversos patógenos

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Pages 606-615 | Received 18 Mar 2017, Accepted 12 Jun 2017, Published online: 25 Sep 2017

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