apiology
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Apiology (from Greek: api, "bee"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge") is the scientific study of bees, a branch of entomology. Bees are often chosen as a study group to answer questions on the evolution of social systems. Members of this group demonstrate life histories ranging from completely solitary to highly eusocial.
Definitions
Apicology is bee ecology. It is not to be confused with apiology.
List of notable Apiologists
- Jan Dzierzon, (1811-1906), Discovered parthenogenesis among bees, proposed first sex determining mechanism for any species.
- Karl von Frisch, (1886-1982), Nobel Prize winner, studied honeybee communication.
- L. L. Langstroth, (1810-1895), Revolutionized American beekeeping.
- Robert E. Page, Jr., Studies populaton genetics and the evolution of complex social behavior at Arizona State University.
- Justin O. Schmidt, Studies bee nutrition, chemical communication, physiology, ecology and behavior. Created Schmidt Sting Pain Index.
- Thomas D. Seeley, Studies group organization using the honeybee as a model system at Cornell University.
- Mark Winston, Studies pheromones of honeybees and their pests at Simon Fraser University.
See also
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