apis mellifera

noun

Meaning

The scientific name for the Western honeybee, a species of insect widely managed by humans for honey production and crop pollination.

Examples

  • Apis mellifera is the most economically important pollinator for global agriculture.
  • Researchers are studying how climate change affects the foraging behavior of Apis mellifera colonies.

Synonyms: honeybee, European honeybee, Western honeybee, managed bee