Which of the following is rock bee?

Apis mellifera

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Apis indica

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Apis dorsata

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Apis florea

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Solution

The correct option is C Apis dorsata
Rock bee (Apis dorsata) are giant bees found all over India in sub-mountainous regions up to an altitude of 2700 m. They construct single comb in open about 6 feet long and 3 feet deep. They shift the place of the colony often. Rock bees are ferocious and difficult to rear. They produce about 36 kg honey per comb per year.

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