Bees

Definition

Bees are flying insects known for their role in pollination and producing honey and beeswax. They are a keystone species, meaning they have a disproportionately large effect on their environment relative to their abundance.

Related terms

Pollination: This is the process by which pollen is transferred from the male parts of a flower (anthers) to the female part (stigma) of the same or another flower. This leads to fertilization and then seed production.

Honeycomb: This is a mass of hexagonal wax cells built by honey bees in their nests to contain larvae and stores of honey and pollen.

Colony Collapse Disorder: This term refers to a phenomenon where worker bees abruptly disappear from a colony, leaving behind only a queen bee and immature bees. It's an issue that threatens global agriculture due to our reliance on bees for pollination.