Melissococcus plutonius
- Pronunciation
- /mel-iss-o-kokus plu-toh-nee-us/
- Category
- Pathology
- Singular
- Melissococcus plutonius
- Plural
- Melissococcus plutonius
Definition
A parasitic bacterium that causes European foulbrood disease in honey bees.
Etymology
From Greek 'melissa', meaning 'honey bee', and 'plutonios', meaning 'of the underworld'.
Example
The bacterium Melissococcus plutonius can cause significant losses to honey bee colonies.
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Usage Notes
Melissococcus plutonius is a serious threat to honey bee health and requires careful management practices.