Comparison of the mitochondrial genomes of three geographical strains of Apis laboriosa indicates high genetic diversity in the black giant honeybee (Hymenoptera: Apidae)
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9782
Abstract: Abstract Apis laboriosa is the largest honeybee that lives mainly on cliff faces, with strong migratory ability. In this study, we firstly sequenced and assembled two complete mitochondrial genomes of A. laboriosa isolated from two… read more here.
Keywords: genetic diversity; high genetic; mitochondrial genomes; apis laboriosa ... See more keywords
Comparative Genomics Reveals Recent Adaptive Evolution in Himalayan Giant Honeybee Apis laboriosa
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DOI: 10.1093/gbe/evab227
Abstract: Abstract The Himalayan giant honeybee, Apis laboriosa, is the largest individual honeybee with major ecological and economic importance in high-latitude environments. However, our understanding of its environmental adaptations is circumscribed by the paucity of genomic… read more here.
Keywords: comparative genomics; honeybee apis; honeybee; giant honeybee ... See more keywords
Geographical distribution of the giant honey bee Apis laboriosa Smith, 1871 (Hymenoptera, Apidae).
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DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.951.49855
Abstract: Worldwide pollinator declines have dramatically increased our need to survey and monitor pollinator distributions and abundances. The giant honey bee, Apis laboriosa, is one of the important pollinators at higher altitudes of the Himalayas. This… read more here.
Keywords: giant honey; laboriosa; bee apis; apis laboriosa ... See more keywords