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NUCLEUS COLONY [1 record]

Record 1 2021-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Beekeeping
DEF

A small colony of bees created by a beekeeper from an existing colony or colonies.

OBS

nucleus: The plural form is "nuclei."

Key term(s)
  • nuclei

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des abeilles
DEF

Petite colonie d’abeilles créée par un apiculteur à partir d'une ou plusieurs colonies existantes.

OBS

nucléus : La forme au pluriel est «nucléi».

Key term(s)
  • nucléi

Spanish

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