Geometric Morphometric Characterization of Isolated Colonies of Honeybees (<i>Apis mellifera intermissa</i>) in Northern Algeria
This study investigates morpho-geometric variations in wing conformations among honeybee (<i>Apis mellifera</i> L.) populations in Algeria, focusing on <i>Apis mellifera intermissa</i> in the northern zone. It addresses the threats posed by human beekeeping practices and hybr...
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| description | This study investigates morpho-geometric variations in wing conformations among honeybee (<i>Apis mellifera</i> L.) populations in Algeria, focusing on <i>Apis mellifera intermissa</i> in the northern zone. It addresses the threats posed by human beekeeping practices and hybridization. The analysis involves collecting and digitizing 445 honeybee specimens from nine localities in northern Algeria: Batna, Blida, Constantine, Cheffa, Jijel, Mila, Setif, Skikda, and Tipaza. Statistical assessments reveal significant wing anatomy variations across these zones. Principal Component Analysis identifies distinct shapes within populations, with notable differences in specific regions. Discriminant Analysis classifies samples into three groups, showcasing the model’s effectiveness. The Mahalanobis D distances provides insights into population similarities and differences, emphasizing the potential of morpho-geometric analysis in differentiating bee populations. The study concludes by highlighting the significance of size-independent data, offering recommendations for capturing honeybee diversity in different climatic zones of northern Algeria. This research advances our understanding of honeybee morphology in relation to environmental dynamics, providing valuable insights for preserving indigenous bee races and exploring biodiversity. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-aad8ab32d79c474ebbee09979a1b37592025-08-20T02:00:29ZengMDPI AGBiology and Life Sciences Forum2673-99762024-09-01361910.3390/blsf2024036009Geometric Morphometric Characterization of Isolated Colonies of Honeybees (<i>Apis mellifera intermissa</i>) in Northern AlgeriaRadjaa Khedim0Rida Mohammed Mediouni1Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar2Biology Department, Faculty SNV/STU, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen 13000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Applied Genetic in Agriculture, Ecology and Public Health, Biology Department, Faculty SNV/STU, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen 13000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Applied Genetic in Agriculture, Ecology and Public Health, Biology Department, Faculty SNV/STU, University of Tlemcen, Tlemcen 13000, AlgeriaThis study investigates morpho-geometric variations in wing conformations among honeybee (<i>Apis mellifera</i> L.) populations in Algeria, focusing on <i>Apis mellifera intermissa</i> in the northern zone. It addresses the threats posed by human beekeeping practices and hybridization. The analysis involves collecting and digitizing 445 honeybee specimens from nine localities in northern Algeria: Batna, Blida, Constantine, Cheffa, Jijel, Mila, Setif, Skikda, and Tipaza. Statistical assessments reveal significant wing anatomy variations across these zones. Principal Component Analysis identifies distinct shapes within populations, with notable differences in specific regions. Discriminant Analysis classifies samples into three groups, showcasing the model’s effectiveness. The Mahalanobis D distances provides insights into population similarities and differences, emphasizing the potential of morpho-geometric analysis in differentiating bee populations. The study concludes by highlighting the significance of size-independent data, offering recommendations for capturing honeybee diversity in different climatic zones of northern Algeria. This research advances our understanding of honeybee morphology in relation to environmental dynamics, providing valuable insights for preserving indigenous bee races and exploring biodiversity.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/36/1/9<i>Apis mellifera</i>characterizationgeometric morphometricslandmarksshapewing |
| spellingShingle | Radjaa Khedim Rida Mohammed Mediouni Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar Geometric Morphometric Characterization of Isolated Colonies of Honeybees (<i>Apis mellifera intermissa</i>) in Northern Algeria Biology and Life Sciences Forum <i>Apis mellifera</i> characterization geometric morphometrics landmarks shape wing |
| title | Geometric Morphometric Characterization of Isolated Colonies of Honeybees (<i>Apis mellifera intermissa</i>) in Northern Algeria |
| title_full | Geometric Morphometric Characterization of Isolated Colonies of Honeybees (<i>Apis mellifera intermissa</i>) in Northern Algeria |
| title_fullStr | Geometric Morphometric Characterization of Isolated Colonies of Honeybees (<i>Apis mellifera intermissa</i>) in Northern Algeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Geometric Morphometric Characterization of Isolated Colonies of Honeybees (<i>Apis mellifera intermissa</i>) in Northern Algeria |
| title_short | Geometric Morphometric Characterization of Isolated Colonies of Honeybees (<i>Apis mellifera intermissa</i>) in Northern Algeria |
| title_sort | geometric morphometric characterization of isolated colonies of honeybees i apis mellifera intermissa i in northern algeria |
| topic | <i>Apis mellifera</i> characterization geometric morphometrics landmarks shape wing |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/36/1/9 |
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