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UKAfricanized bee
/ˈafɹɪkˌanaɪzd bˈiː/
/ˈæfɹɪkˌænaɪzd bˈiː/Africanized bee
[NOUN]1
a hybrid honeybee species resulting from the interbreeding of European honeybees and African honeybees, known for their aggressive behavior and defensive nature
What is an "Africanized bee"?
An Africanized bee, also known as the "killer bee," is a hybrid species resulting from the interbreeding of European honeybees and African honeybees. They are known for their aggressive behavior and tendency to defend their hives more vigorously than other honeybee species. Africanized bees have spread to various regions, including parts of the Americas, and their presence has raised concerns due to their potential impact on native bee populations and human safety.
Examples
1. In the decades since they were created, Africanized bees have killed about a thousand people, which translates to about 16 a year.
2. In an attempt to discredit him, the government and some of the press started calling the Africanized bees abelhas assassinas , or killer bees, and portraying Kerr as a Dr. Frankenstein who had created bees that attacked people on command.
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