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(i) What are the common names of Apis dorsata, Apis lorae and Apis cerena indica? 

(ii) Name one Italian bee variety. Also, justify the use of the Italian bee for honey production giving two reasons. 

(iii) State one factor, which affects the quality of honey produced.

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(i) Apis dorsata: the rock bee; Apis lorae: the little bee; and Apis cerena indica: the Indian bee. 

(ii) An Italian bee called Apis mellifera has been used to increase the yield of honey because: 

a) They have high honey collection capacity. 

b) They can stay in a beehive for the much longer period and show a higher rate of breeding. 

(iii) The value(taste) of honey depends on the pasturage or, the lowers available to the bees for nectar and pollen collection.

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