Nesting Strategies of APIS Dorsata in Sundarban Mangrove Forest

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Authors

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

Keywords:

Rock Bee, Nesting Strategies, Sundarban Mangrove Forest.

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.

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2018-12-01

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Volume 15, Issue 2, December 2018

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Short Communication

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