Bees are winged insects closely related to wasps and ants, known for their roles in pollination and, in the case of the best-known bee species, the western honey bee, for producing honey. Bees are a monophyletic lineage within the superfamily... Wikipedia
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Why are they called bee?
“Word Origin and History for bee. n. stinging insect, Old English beo "bee," from Proto-Germanic *bion (cf. Old Norse by, Old High German bia, Middle Dutch bie), possibly from PIE root *bhi- "quiver." Used metaphorically for "busy worker" since 1530s.”
What are 10 fun facts about bees?
10 amazing facts about honeybees
Honeybees can recognize human faces. ...
Honeybees dance to communicate. ...
Honeybees can fly up to 15 miles per hour. ...
A honeybee colony can contain up to 60,000 bees. ...
Honeybees have five eyes. ...
Honeybees can communicate with other bees using pheromones. ...
Honeybees can see ultraviolet light.
Is a bee harmless?
Honeybees can be dangerous, but they are mostly peaceful insects who spend their time foraging for nectar and pollen. They are extremely beneficial and act as pollinators which is why bees should be protected.
What are the 3 main bees?
A honey bee colony typically consists of three kinds of adult bees: workers, drones, and a queen. Several thousand worker bees cooperate in nest building, food collection, and brood rearing. Each member has a definite task to perform, related to its adult age.
Top 10 facts about bees ... 1. Busy pollinating bees. Almost 90% of wild plants and 75% of leading global crops depend on animal pollination. One out of every ...
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