In Pics | On World Bee Day, Here's a Look at the Most Important Pollinators of the Ecosystem

The vast majority of plant species almost 90%, in fact rely on pollinators to reproduce.(News 18)

This means bees are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat(News 18)

As well as being pollinators, honey bees (scientific name Apis mellifera) also produce honey. Honey, of course, is the most well-known and economically important beehive product. (News 18)

In addition to being delicious, honey has medicinal properties and numerous health benefits. Honey contains antioxidants, which can protect the body from inflammation. (News 18)

After honey, beeswax is the second most important hive product from an economic standpoint (News 18)