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How do bees know how to build honeycombs ?
neginf said:Thank you very much for that.
How do bees know how to make a honeycomb or polyps to make coral or other such things ?
neginf said:Thank you both for writing back.
I wonder if a bee, termite, or polyp would try to build something if they were alone.
neginf said:If a bee or termite were alone in a terrarium with the materials they needed to build a honeycomb or cathedral, would they build, or try to build one ?
neginf said:If a bee or termite were alone in a terrarium with the materials they needed to build a honeycomb or cathedral, would they build, or try to build one ?
Honeycombs serve as storage units for honey, pollen, and bee larvae. They also provide structural support for the beehive.
Honeycombs are made by worker bees using beeswax, which is produced from glands on their abdomen. The bees shape the wax into hexagonal cells using their mandibles and legs.
Honeycombs are hexagonal because this shape allows for the most efficient use of space. It also allows for the even distribution of weight and provides structural stability.
The cells of honeycombs serve as individual containers for storing honey, pollen, and bee larvae. They also help to regulate temperature and humidity within the hive.
Bees have a highly organized system for storing honey and pollen in separate cells. They use pheromones and communication through dance and vibrations to direct other bees to the correct cells.