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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animals
  3. insects
  4. bees
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organisms
  3. animals
  4. insects
  5. bees

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bees

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Insect members of the superfamily Apoidea, found almost everywhere, particularly on flowers. About 3500 species occur in North America. They differ from most wasps in that their young are fed honey and pollen rather than animal food.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/73455

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