Honey Bee Distribution and History

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What is the main reason for honey bees being introduced by humans into South America, North America, and Australia?

  • To establish new habitats for honey bees
  • To control the population of honey badgers and bears
  • To aid in crop pollination and honey production (correct)
  • To provide a food source for human hunter-gatherers

How many recognized species of honey bee exist?

  • 8 (correct)
  • 11
  • 7
  • 43

What distinguishes the hives of honey bees as a prized foraging target for many animals?

  • Their preference for urban environments
  • Their small size and mobility
  • Their ability to defend against predators
  • The large size of their colonies and surplus production of honey (correct)

Which is the best known honey bee species?

<p>Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from Apis genus, which other types of bees produce and store honey and have been kept by humans for that purpose?

<p>Stingless bees (Melipona) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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