Give the functions of the various classes of bees found in a beehive.

      

Give the functions of the various classes of bees found in a beehive.

  

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Kavungya
1. Queen is fertile and lays egg

2. Drones are fertile males and mate with queen to fertilize the eggs

3. Work bees are sterile male who take care of all other bees and the hive, and also offer protection to the hive
- Collect nectar and pollen grains gums, resin and water for making honey
- Protect the colony form intruders
- Feeds the queen, young bees and drone
- Cleans the colony/comb, removing dead bees
- Scouts for a new home when necessary
- Making honey and beeswax
Kavungya answered the question on March 28, 2019 at 08:02


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