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

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Merits of Italian bee variety A. mellifera are
(a) It stings less.
(b) It has high honey collection capacity.
(c) It stays in given bee-hive for long periods and breeds very well.

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