CCD is a disorder affecting western honeybee (Apis mellifera) colonies characterized by sudden colony death and a lack of healthy adult bees inside the hive. The cause is unknown, but multiple factors may be involved. The disorder has been devastating to wild and human-managed hives, particularly in the United States.
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