Authors : Etem Akyol , Nuray Ahinler and Duran Ozkok
Abstract: The present studies carried out before the development of migratory beekeeping on the identification of the Anatolian honeybee population showed that the honeybee population could be a valuable genetic potential for breeding and also preservation. Since these initial studies, many research have been carried out to identify races, ecotypes; morphological, physiological and behavioural characteristics of honeybees inhabited in Turkey. According to the behavioural and ecological data of Ruttner (1), there are three different honeybee races in Turkey, Apis mellifera anatoliaca, Apis mellifera caucasica, Apis mellifera meda.
Etem Akyol , Nuray Ahinler and Duran Ozkok , 2006. Honeybee (Apis mellifera) Races, Ecotypes and Their General Charecterisctisc in Turkey. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 5: 771-774.