Bee foraging on sunflower
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The life cycle of a honeybee queen
Social insects such as honey bees live in highly structured colonies where division of labour is vital to ensure the whole colony’s survival and success. The honey bee queen has a central role in producing offspring, but even her life — and death — are closely controlled. Science communicator Leo Gamberini explains
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