Written by: Ruth Biggs, Danielle Houseman, Amanda Wojtalik
Illustrated by: Sabine Deviche
Illustrated by: Sabine Deviche
Cocoon: a soft case larva build to protect them as they grow.
Colony: a group of the same kind (species) of plants or animals living together... more
Larva: the second, "worm-like" stage in the life cycle of insects that undergo complete metamorphosis (like caterpillars).
Nectar: sugary liquid made by flowers.
Pesticide: a chemical substance that kills insects, weeds, or other organisms thought of as pests.
Pollen: powdery material made by plants that contains the male sperm cells used in plant reproduction... more. Sometimes used in solving crimes.
Queen: a female ant that lays eggs.
Flashcard facts and information about bees
Biology Bits stories are a great way for you to learn about biology a little bit at a time. We’ve broken down information into pieces that are very tiny—bite-sized biology cards. Cutting out the cards will let you organize them however you want, or use them as flashcards while you read.
This set of bits will teach you about life in and out of the colony for insects that are very important to humans: bees. To learn more about the science behind bees, visit Bee Bonanza.
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Bibliographic details:
- Article: Bee Bits
- Author(s): Ruth Biggs, Danielle Houseman, Amanda Wojtalik
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 2 Jan, 2018
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- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/bee-bits
APA Style
Ruth Biggs, Danielle Houseman, Amanda Wojtalik. (Tue, 01/02/2018 - 15:45). Bee Bits. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/bee-bits
American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/
Chicago Manual of Style
Ruth Biggs, Danielle Houseman, Amanda Wojtalik. "Bee Bits". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 02 Jan 2018. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/bee-bits
For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/04/
MLA 2017 Style
Ruth Biggs, Danielle Houseman, Amanda Wojtalik. "Bee Bits". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 02 Jan 2018. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/bee-bits
Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
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