Syllabus :GS 3/Species in news
In News
European honeybees can be an effective biomonitor for determining the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in urban neighbourhoods.
About European honeybees (Western Honey Bee)
- Scientific Name : Apis mellifera
- Apis is Latin for ‘bee’ and Mellifera is Latin for ‘honey-bearing’
- It is considered to be one of the most important pollinators of crops and other plant species
- Distribution : It is native to Europe, Africa, the Middle East and western Asia.
- Protection status : Data Deficient” on the IUCN Red List.
