Taxonomic revision and identification keys for the giant honey bees

IntroductionThe taxonomy and phylogeny of the giant honey bees (Apis; subgenus Megapis) remain controversial and unresolved. The species boundaries within the subgenus are unclear, and some species that are recognized on the basis of genetic differences lack supporting morphological characteristics....

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Main Authors: Nyaton Kitnya, Axel Brockmann, Gard W. Otis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Bee Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frbee.2024.1379952/full