Identifying the Indian Bee
This question asks to identify the specific bee species commonly referred to as the 'Indian bee' among the choices provided.
Understanding Bee Species Names
The scientific names of bees often indicate their geographical origin or characteristics. Let's examine the options:
- Apis mellifera: Commonly known as the Western or European honey bee.
- Apis cerana indica: This is a subspecies of the Eastern honey bee native to India. The 'indica' part of the scientific name explicitly links it to India, making it the Indian bee.
- Apis florea: Known as the red dwarf bee.
- Apis dorsata: Known as the giant honey bee or rock bee.
Based on the nomenclature, Apis cerana indica is the correct identification for the Indian bee.
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