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Subjective evaluation of defensive behavior in the Syrian honeybee (Apis mellifera syriaca)

Journal of Apicultural Science
Volume 57 (2013): Issue 2 (December 2013)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jas-2013-0024 | Journal eISSN: 2299-4831 | Journal ISSN: 1643-4439 (formerly 2299-4831)
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Language: English
Page range: 137 - 145
Published on: Dec 31, 2013
Published by: The National Institute of Horticultural Research and Apicultural Research Association
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
behavior scoring system,
defensive behavior,
gentleness,
honeybee,
repeatability
Related subjects:
Life sciences,
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© 2013 Mohamad Khaled Zakour, Kaspar Bienefeld, published by The National Institute of Horticultural Research and Apicultural Research Association
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