Biology

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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
A new honeybee parasite, Tropilaelaps mercedesae, has recently been reported to be spreading rapidly worldwide.
Tropilaelaps mercedesae is a parasitic mite that infests honeybee colonies, and it has recently emerged as a global threat to apiculture and agriculture. It is considered even deadlier than the well-known Varroa destructor, which has long plagued beekeepers worldwide.
In September 2025, researchers and beekeepers raised concerns over the rapid spread of Tropilaelaps mercedesae across Europe and Asia, posing a severe threat to honeybee populations. The mite reproduces inside capped brood cells, causing swift colony collapse, and is especially alarming as existing control measures for Varroa mites are ineffective against it.