Unit 6 Flashcards
1
Q
german bees
A
apis mellifera mellifera norther europe introduced to NA during 17th century good honey producers, over winter well high defensiveness, susceptible to disease
2
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carniolan bees
A
apis mellifera carnica grey bee Balkans region gentle, good overwintering, efficient, resistant to diseases, rapid pop. groth high tendency to swarm
3
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caucasian bees
A
apis mellifera caucasica dark bee with grey body hairs Russia calm, overwinter well, efficient robbing tendency, excessive use of propolis
4
Q
italian bees
A
apis mellifera lingustica yellow/brown with black stripes southern italy most common bee in NA good honey production, resistant to diseases, acceptable temper. low swarming tendency inefficient, tendency to rob
5
Q
strains
A
artificially bred for certain traits
6
Q
hybrid bees
A
result from crossing strains or races
perform better then parents
