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The study was conducted during October 2024 – June 2025 in Agricultural and Horticultural ecosystem at PAJANCOA and RI, Karaikal. The main of the study was to evaluate the diversity of seasonal and temporal dynamics of Apis bees namely Apis dorsata, Apis cerana indica and Apis florea. To record their floral interactions, and construct floral calendar about nectar and pollen sources in different months, which are vital for effective beekeeping, crop pollination and conservation of bees. Major honey flow period recorded during February to May. A. dorsata activity was more followed by A. cerana indica and A. florea. During study, Recorded a total of 22 flowering plants in Agricultural and 21 plants in Horticultural ecosystem. Plant pollinator interaction was stronger in Horticultural ecosystem when compared to Agricultural ecosystem.
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