Question

An Italian bee variety A mellifera has been introduced in India for honey production. Write about its merits over other varieties.

Answer 1

Merits of Apis Mellifeea

• This species have been introduced to India to increase the yield production of honey.

• The reason they have been introduced here is due to their high capacity to collect honey.

• Apis Mellifera stings less as compared to other species of bees.

• They live for a comparitive longer time in their beehive.