5 Questions
Which continent did humans introduce multiple subspecies of honey bees into in the early 17th century?
North America
How many surviving species of honey bee are recognized?
8
Which bee is the best known for honey production and crop pollination?
Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)
Where are the stingless bees belonging to the genus Melipona found?
South America
How many known species of bees are there approximately?
20,000
Study Notes
Honey Bees
- Humans introduced multiple subspecies of honey bees into South America in the early 17th century.
Honey Bee Species
- 7 surviving species of honey bee are recognized.
Notable Honey Bees
- Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) is the best known for honey production and crop pollination.
Stingless Bees
- Stingless bees belonging to the genus Melipona are found in tropical regions.
Bee Diversity
- There are approximately 20,000 known species of bees.
Test your knowledge of honey bees with this quiz! Learn about their eusocial behavior, genus Apis, distribution across Afro-Eurasia, and the impact of human introduction on their cosmopolitan distribution.
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