| Also known as: | the western honey bee |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apiidae |
| Genus | Apis (1) |
| Size |
Average length: 12 mm (2) |
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A widespread, usually domesticated species.