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What is the main purpose of a beehive?
What is the main purpose of a beehive?
What distinguishes a hive from a nest in scientific literature?
What distinguishes a hive from a nest in scientific literature?
What are the main species kept in hives for honey production?
What are the main species kept in hives for honey production?
What material are the cells in a honey bee nest made of?
What material are the cells in a honey bee nest made of?
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What do honey bees use the cells in a honeycomb for?
What do honey bees use the cells in a honeycomb for?
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Study Notes
Beehive and Nest
- The main purpose of a beehive is to provide a habitat for honey bees to live, produce honey, and store food.
Hive vs Nest
- In scientific literature, a hive is distinguished from a nest by its complex social structure and communication system.
Honey Production
- The main species kept in hives for honey production are Western honey bees (Apis mellifera) and Eastern honey bees (Apis cerana).
Honeycomb Structure
- The cells in a honey bee nest are made of wax, which is produced by the bees themselves.
Honeycomb Function
- Honey bees use the cells in a honeycomb for storing honey, pollen, and brood (immature bees), as well as for egg-laying and larval development.
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Test your knowledge about beehive structures and the habits of honey bee colonies. This quiz covers topics such as the distinction between natural nests and man-made hives, the species of Apis that inhabit them, and their nesting behavior.
