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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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A. Mellifera, sometimes known as the European bee, is found throughout Europe. Its Italian form has been brought to India, and a hybrid of Indo-Italian swarms produces more honey.

Advantages of A. mellifera consist of the following species:

  1. It collects a lot of honey and produces a lot of honey.
  2. It is painless, making it simple to handle.
  3. It reproduces more quickly.
  4. It has a lower proclivity for swarming, thus it stays in a particular hive for longer periods of time and reproduces well.

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