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I need help with this practice problem solving In your own words, give a general description of the species *Honeybee*

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Honeybee description

• Honeybee refers to any of seven species that belong to the genus Apis, being the most common called ,Apis mellifera.

• They are considered to be social insects because they live in communities. Theor most common predators are bears, skunks, bee-eater birds and hive beetles.

• They are vegetarian and feed on nectar and pollen of plants, what makes them primary consumers. They play a key role in the polinisation of plants as they spread pollen.

• The original habitat of honeybees are tropical climates and heavily forested areas, and it is believed they are originally from south Asia.

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