The study recommended conducting other studies in order to determine more the reasons for the non-proliferation of honey bees in Farwa Island

Authors

  • Asmaa Dhow Abdullah Mkhebesh Ecology Department, Faculty of Science, Sabratha University, Libya
  • Mariam Aboulqasim Alshati Alhunoud Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Zawia University, Libya
  • Hamed Albashir Emhemed Absisah Medical Professions Department, Higher Institute of science and Technology Tiji, Libya

Keywords:

Libya, Farwa Island, Bees (Apis Mellifera)

Abstract

Islands and isolated areas are unique and important environmental habitats in the study of their biodiversity. Objectives: Determine the distribution and spread of honey bee species in Farwa Island, Libya, and classify them morphologically. Study area: Farwa Island is located about 150 km west of the city of Tripoli in the State of Libya at 33º. 05 N latitude and 11º. 40 E longitude.  Methods: a survey to determine the distribution and spread of honey bees in Farwa Island, Libya by using sticky traps. Results: The results of the present work indicate that the study area is free of any diversity of honey bees from all the traps that were distributed in the study sites within the borders of Farwa Island

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Published

2023-11-01

How to Cite

Asmaa Dhow Abdullah Mkhebesh, Mariam Aboulqasim Alshati Alhunoud, & Hamed Albashir Emhemed Absisah. (2023). The study recommended conducting other studies in order to determine more the reasons for the non-proliferation of honey bees in Farwa Island. African Journal of Advanced Pure and Applied Sciences (AJAPAS), 2(4), 211–215. Retrieved from https://aaasjournals.com/index.php/ajapas/article/view/604

Issue

Volume 2, Issue 4, October-December 2023

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