Comparing the Appetitive Learning Performance of Six European Honeybee Subspecies in a Common Apiary

The Western honeybee (<i>Apis mellifera</i> L.) is one of the most widespread insects with numerous subspecies in its native range. How far adaptation to local habitats has affected the cognitive skills of the different subspecies is an intriguing question that we investigate in this stu...

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Main Authors: Ricarda Scheiner, Kayun Lim, Marina D. Meixner, Martin S. Gabel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/9/768