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Nesting Strategies of APIS Dorsata in Sundarban Mangrove Forest


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Rock bees, Apis dorsata, in the Sundarban mangrove forest build smaller hives in lower reaches during March end to April and medium to larger hives on higher branches in April and May months. Honey comb size, site and yield of honey are apparently associated with strategies in relation to environmental parameters.

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Rock Bee, Nesting Strategies, Sundarban Mangrove Forest.
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Authors

S. K. Pramanik
Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, India
N. C. Nandi
Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, India

Abstract


Rock bees, Apis dorsata, in the Sundarban mangrove forest build smaller hives in lower reaches during March end to April and medium to larger hives on higher branches in April and May months. Honey comb size, site and yield of honey are apparently associated with strategies in relation to environmental parameters.

Keywords


Rock Bee, Nesting Strategies, Sundarban Mangrove Forest.

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