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The role and significance of stingless bees (Hymenoptera: Apiformes: Meliponini) in the natural environment Cover

The role and significance of stingless bees (Hymenoptera: Apiformes: Meliponini) in the natural environment

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/oszn-2019-0005 | Journal eISSN: 2353-8589 | Journal ISSN: 1230-7831
Language: English
Page range: 1 - 5
Published on: Jun 28, 2019
Published by: National Research Institute, Institute of Environmental Protection
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
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