What are the differences between worker bees, drones, and queen bees?
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The question seems to be related to the classification of honey bees, specifically identifying the differences between worker bees, drones, and queen bees based on the provided images.
Answer
Worker bees are female; drones are male; the queen is female and reproduces.
Worker bees are female and handle hive tasks. Drones are male and specialize in mating. The queen is the sole fertile female, responsible for reproduction.
Answer for screen readers
Worker bees are female and handle hive tasks. Drones are male and specialize in mating. The queen is the sole fertile female, responsible for reproduction.
More Information
Worker bees perform tasks like collecting food and maintaining the hive. Drones exist to mate with queens, who are critical for reproduction, laying all the hive's eggs.
Tips
Confusing drones with queens due to size can happen; drones are larger but have no sting.
Sources
- Bee Hive Hierarchy and Activities - Big Island Bees - bigislandbees.com
- Honey Bee Biology: Queens, Drones and Workers | Dadant & Sons - dadant.com
- Hive Hierarchy: Drone Bee, Worker Bee, and Queen Bee - Best Bees - bestbees.com
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