Q. Considering the following statements:
1.Thyreus narendrani is a species of cuckoo bee.
2.Cuckoo bees parasitise the nest of other bees by breaking and entering and laying their eggs.
3.The pollen-collecting structures in cuckoo bees are more efficient than other female bees.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Thyreus narendrani is a species of cuckoo bee. Cuckoo bees parasitise the nest of other bees by breaking and entering and laying their eggs.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Unlike other female bees, cuckoo bees lack pollen-collecting structures.

Source: ForumIAS

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