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Honeybees are raised to pollinate crops, such as these blueberries, and for their honey production.

Honeybees are raised to pollinate crops, such as these blueberries, and for their honey production.
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Honeybees are raised to pollinate crops, such as these blueberries, and for their honey production. Bumblebees pollinate many crops, but commercially, they are most commonly used for food crops in greenhouses.

What is a Bee?

Bees, members of the Apidae family, are flying insects that collect nectar and pollen. There are many different types of bees, possibly 20 000 species, and there are many differences between them. Some make honey and some don't. Some can sting, while others can't.

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