Question 11 of 12
Which statements about the development time of drones are correct?
2 answers are correct. Hard
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Answer
- B Drones emerge about 24 days after the egg is laid
- C Their cells stay capped longer than worker cells
Explanation
Drones need 24 days and stay capped for about 14 days, longer than workers with about 12. That is exactly why the varroa mite multiplies especially well in drone brood.