Colony collapse disorder is ____.
A) limited to Europe
B) limited to the U.S.
C) when honey bees leave in winter and don't return to their hives in spring
D) the disintegration of bee hives
E) experienced by members of the bee colony after the queen's death

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Colony collapse disorder (CCD) is characterized by the sudden loss of a hive's worker bee population with very few dead bees found near the hive. The remaining few bees, including the queen, cannot sustain the hive, leading to its collapse. This phenomenon is not limited to any specific region and involves bees leaving the hive and not returning, rather than the disintegration of bee hives or effects following the queen's death.

Colony Collapse Disorder Is ____