pebrine

/ˈpɛbɹaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A parasitic disease of bees caused by a protozoan of the genus Nosema, resulting in the death of the bee and the collapse of the colony.

“The beekeeper discovered that the colony was affected by pebrine, which led to a significant loss of bees.”

Synonyms

  • bee disease
  • parasitic disease

Antonyms

  • bee health
  • bee wellness