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The maintenance of hives of honey bees for the production of honey is called ______.

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Beehives:
Beehive is the place where honeybees live.
Beehives are the sources of wax that are further used in medicine, cosmetics, etc.
Honey bees store honey in beehives.
Final answer: The maintenance of hives of honey bees for the production of honey is called beekeeping.

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