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Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are vital pollinators known for their role in producing honey and beeswax.They live in structured colonies consisting of a queen, worker bees, and drones. Honey bees are essentialfor pollinating many crops, contributing significantly to global food production and biodiversity.Their unique behaviors include the waggle dance for communication about food sources and the ability to recognize flowers through their advanced sense of smell. Despite their importance, honey bee populations face threats from pesticides, habitat loss, and diseases, leading to significant declines in their numbers worldwide.