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Do bees die after mating?

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The question is asking about the reproductive behavior of bees, specifically whether they die after mating. This involves understanding the life cycle and mating processes of bees, particularly drones.

Answer

Male honey bees die after mating because their abdomen rips open.

The final answer is male honey bees die after mating because their abdomen rips open when their endophallus is removed.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is male honey bees die after mating because their abdomen rips open when their endophallus is removed.

More Information

This happens because after mating, the drone's endophallus (a part of their reproductive organ) is ripped away, causing a fatal injury to the drone.

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