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It belongs to the genus Apis, with multiple subspecies found all over the world. Honey bees are highly social insects and live in large colonies called hives, which consist of a queen bee, male drones, and female worker bees. They have a complex division of labor, with worker bees responsible for tasks such as foraging, nursing the brood, and producing beeswax. The queen bee is the reproductive center of the colony and can lay up to 2,000 eggs per day. Honey bees are crucial pollinators of many agricultural crops, contributing to biodiversity and the global food supply. They are also known for their production of honey, which is stored and used as food for the colony during times of scarcity. Honey bees face various threats, including habitat loss, pesticides, diseases, and climate change, which have resulted in declines in their populations in many regions. Efforts are being made to conserve and protect honey bees to ensure their continued vital role in pollination and honey production.