Biology of bees Apis mellifera: A literature review
Journal Title: ACTA Apicola Brasilica - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Honey bees are very important for biological diversity of ecosystems, the most used in the service of pollination of plants, because of their characteristics and adaptation of floral structures. The aim of this study was to review the literature on studies related to the biology of bees, aiming to weave reflections on this issue in the context of beekeeping. Data were collected from June 2016, using quantitative and descriptive approach, through books and following databases: SciVerse Scopus, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and the Academic Research Tool (Google Scholar). The search was developed using the descriptor, morphology, reproduction and genetics of Apis mellifera, said in journals on the subject. It is observed a gradual increase of information collected by the theme of the above descriptors. Finally, the information recorded here may serve as a basis for further studies.
Authors and Affiliations
Alline Thamara de Sousa Domingos, Monasses Marques da Nóbrega, Rogério Alexandrino da Silva
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