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Question
Which one of the following species of the honey bee is an Italian species?
Options
Apis dorsata
Apis florae
Apis cerana indica
Apis mellifera
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Solution
Apis mellifera
Explanation:
In India, both local varieties (indigenous) as well as exotic varieties are used for the commercial production of honey. The local varieties are Apis cerana Indica (Indian bee), dorsata (Rock bee) and A. Florea (Little bee). The exotic variety used for honey production is Apis mellifera (Italian bee).
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