Sci/Tech Fly that turns bees into zombies could be the reason hives are dying, say scientists.

[tom_mai78101]

A mysterious phenomenon that has decimated honey bee populations could be linked to a 'zombifying' parasitic fly, scientists believe.

Colony collapse disorder (CCD) is marked by the sudden disappearance of worker bees from a colony.

It was first recognised as a serious problem by U.S. beekeepers in 2006, but has also affected bee colonies across western Europe.

In some of the recorded cases, bee losses have reached levels of up to 90 per cent. Viral and fungal infections and toxic chemicals in pesticides have all been suggested as possible explanations for CCD.

Fly that turns bees into zombies could be the reason hives are dying, say scientists

Colony collapse disorder is marked by the sudden disappearance of worker bees from a colony. In some cases, bee losses have reached levels of up to 90 per cent.

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[xPass]

The hell? What is the world becoming? D:

 

[Fatmankev]

Could that really be the explanation for this terrible phenomenon? Hopefully it is, and they'll be able to take steps towards rectifying the problem. We can't have them bees dying out. You've all seen the scary t.v. special on that shit. We don't need that.

 

[FireCat]

Such a creepy fly!

We can't have them bees dying out.

You're right. It would be fucked up! Hmm If bees die off, what kind of creature will take its place eh?
Well, bees are the best pollinators on Earth. Aren't they?

 

[DDRtists]

You're right. It would be fucked up! Hmm If bees die off, what kind of creature will take its place eh?
Well, bees are the best pollinators on Earth. Aren't they?

No, they're not. And if bees die out, the whole food chain gets screwed. It's not just a "whats gonna pollinate" problem. Their are much bigger problems than just losing bees...
You should really stop talking out of your ass about stuff you don't really know about, or at least do some research first...

 

[Inflicted]

No, they're not. And if bees die out, the whole food chain gets screwed. It's not just a "whats gonna pollinate" problem. Their are much bigger problems than just losing bees...
You should really stop talking out of your ass about stuff you don't really know about, or at least do some research first...

lol, he sounds mad :/

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However i'm quite sure the loss of bee's will have a huge affect on almost everything in some direct or indirect way.

 

[FireCat]

however i'm quite sure the loss of bee's will have a huge affect on almost everything in some direct or indirect way.

QFT Nuff said

 

[camelCase]

lolololololololol

 

[dark typer]

@Inflicted

you're right... animals are beings that cannot be replaced by the other

Lose one , it will never be replaced.

Every animal has a very important role in the whole ecosystem so don't just say that they're just bees

@DDRtists: Would you like it if bees said "Don't worry, they're just humans"?

 

[duderock101]

Natural Selection. Something will take its place, although it might take a while. Meanwhile an entire ecosystem could collapse, but nature will restore the balance eventually.

 

[BANANAMAN]

Damn nature you scary.