2006-09-27 13:25:37 · 3 answers · asked by tamster 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Hive & nectar
2006-09-27 13:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The honey bee is a colonial insect that is often maintained, fed, and transported by beekeepers.
Honey bees collect flower nectar and convert it to honey which is stored in their hives. Nectar and honey provide the energy for the bees' flight muscles and for heating the hive during the winter period. Honey bees also collect pollen which supplies protein and fat for bee brood to grow. Centuries of selective breeding by humans has created honey bees that produce far more honey than the colony needs. Beekeepers, also known as "apiarists", harvest the honey.
2006-09-27 20:36:12 · answer #2 · answered by mysticideas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pollen, then food, shelter, warm clothing and beer
2006-09-27 20:33:01 · answer #3 · answered by fed up with stupid questions 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋