Rank Subspecies | Genus Apis | |
Similar Apis mellifera intermissa, Apis mellifera cecropia, Apis mellifera unicolor, Apis mellifera iberiensis, Apis mellifera macedonica | ||
Apis mellifera sahariensis
Apis mellifera sahariensis is a North African bee subspecies, of the species Apis mellifera. It is closely related to Apis mellifera intermissa in the region.
Apis mellifera sahariensis is native to Sahara desert oasis habitats. This bee type is adapted to the Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), other Saharan flora.
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