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Which continent did humans introduce multiple subspecies of honey bees into in the early 17th century?
Which continent did humans introduce multiple subspecies of honey bees into in the early 17th century?
- Australia
- Europe
- South America
- North America (correct)
How many surviving species of honey bee are recognized?
How many surviving species of honey bee are recognized?
- 20
- 10
- 8 (correct)
- 15
Which bee is the best known for honey production and crop pollination?
Which bee is the best known for honey production and crop pollination?
- Indian stingless bee (Tetragonula iridipennis)
- Bumblebee (Bombus)
- Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) (correct)
- Eastern honey bee (Apis cerana)
Where are the stingless bees belonging to the genus Melipona found?
Where are the stingless bees belonging to the genus Melipona found?
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How many known species of bees are there approximately?
How many known species of bees are there approximately?
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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.
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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.
