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

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Merits of Italian bee variety A. mellifera are:
It stings less.
It has high honey collection capacity.
It stays in the given beehive for longer periods and breeds very well.

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

Merits of Italian bee variety A. mellifera are:It stings less.It has high honey collection capacity.It stays in the given beehive for longer periods and breeds very well.

Merits of Italian bee variety A. mellifera are:
It stings less.
It has high honey collection capacity.
It stays in the given beehive for longer periods and breeds very well.