Types of Bees
Many a book has been devoted to the study of Apis Melliflora, the honey bee. The following is a very brief and high-level summary of the fascinating world of bees. You are encouraged to browse the references listed on our Resources page from which much of this was drawn.
Races of Bees
There are several strains or races of bees:
- Russian
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- Italian
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- Buckfast
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The Africanized Bee
Much has been written in the popular press about the Africanized Bee or "killer bees" since their appearance in the United States in XXXX.
Hive Organization
- Queen
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- Worker
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- Drone
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