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a phenomenon that occurs when the majority of worker bees in a colony disappear and leave behind a queen, plenty of food, and a few nurse bees to care for the remaining immature bees and the queen
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Colony collapse disorder is a serious issue affecting bee populations worldwide.
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Have you heard about colony collapse disorder and its impact on bees?
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Dude, colony collapse disorder is wiping out bee colonies left and right.
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The sudden disappearance of the bees was like a colony collapse disorder in action.