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African Honey Bee

Apis mellifera adansonii

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The West African subspecies of the honey bee, known for its defensive behavior and high productivity. Colonies are smaller than European honey bee colonies but are better adapted to tropical conditions. It is essential for crop pollination.

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Did You Know?

West African honey bees are more resistant to varroa mites than European subspecies, making them important for global bee conservation genetics.