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Apis mellifera mellifera

Apis mellifera mellifera

Hypothetical natural distribution of Apis mellifera mellifera.
In comparison to other subspecies A. m. mellifera is better adapted to low temperatures [1].

References

  1. Murylev A.V., Petukhov A.V., Lipatov V.Y. (2012) Adaptations of honeybees Apis mellifera mellifera L. and Apis mellifera carpathica to low winter temperatures. Russian Journal of Ecology 43:409–411.
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