Q. The term “Apis Mellifera” is often seen in news related to which of the following?
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[A] Butterflies

[B] Honeybees

[C] Sparrows

[D] Deep sea fish

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: A recent study has found that Apis mellifera can be an effective bio-monitor for determining the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in urban neighborhoods.

  • The western honeybee or European honeybee is the most common of the 7–12 species of honeybees worldwide.
  • It is native to Europe, western Asia, and Africa. Now it can be found on every continent except Antarctica.

Source: FORUMIAS


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