True Honey Bee

Pronunciation
/true-honey-bee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
True Honey Bee
Plural
True Honey Bees

Definition

The species of honey bee commonly known as the Western honey bee, Apis mellifera. They are characterized by their docile nature and ability to produce large quantities of honey.

Etymology

Example

The true honey bee is the most widely distributed honey bee species in the world.

Synonyms

  • Western honey bee

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