1.   After the bee dies, the mites transfer to others in the hive.

2.   When an ancient stingless bee died after becoming trapped in tree sap, bacteria in its gut turned into a spore.

3.   When an ancient bee died after becoming trapped in tree sap, bacteria in its gut turned into a spore.

4.   When the bee died, he said, the bacteria apparently turned itself into a spore and remained there until it was uncovered in the laboratory.