Bees terminology
Across
- 4. A community of living and non-living things that interact with each other in a particular environment, such as a bee hive or a flower meadow.
- 8. transfer of pollen from anther to stigma
- 9. bee, A worker bee responsible for caring for the young bees and maintaining the hive.
- 13. The practice of protecting and preserving natural resources and species, including bees and their habitats.
- 14. A sweet liquid produced by flowers that is collected by bees and used to make honey.
- 15. A series of hexagonal cells made of
Down
- 1. The variety of different species and ecosystems on Earth, which is crucial for the health and stability of the planet's ecosystems.
- 2. a group of bees including queen, worker and drones
- 3. A sticky substance made by bees from tree resin, used to seal and reinforce the hive.
- 5. only reproductive female in colony lays all the eggs
- 6. A chemical used to kill or control pests, which can have harmful effects on bees and other non-target species.
- 7. collects nectar & honey
- 10. collapse disorder (CCD), A phenomenon where entire bee colonies disappear or die off, often due to a combination of factors including pesticide exposure, habitat loss, and disease.
- 11. A male bee whose primary function is to mate with the queen bee.
- 12. loss, The destruction or degradation of natural areas where bees live and forage for food.