deformed wing virus

Meanings

noundeformed wing virus (uncountable)

uncountableAn RNA virus affecting the honey bee, causing shrunken and deformed wings in the pupa.
Synonyms: DWV

nounAn RNA virus affecting the honey bee, causing shrunken and deformed wings in the pupa.

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