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A bee's stinger is modified ovipositor, the organ that a female bee uses to lay eggs. For worker bees, which are sterile, their ovipositor has evolved into a stinger only. For queen bees, the stinger does double duty as a stinger and an egg layer. Bees without stingers are most likely male.
If there exists species of stingless bees, then the ovipositor did not evolve into a stinger organ for those species.
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Is the sting of wool carder bee painful?
I've been studying and working with the wool-carder bee for 3 years. Never been stung. Females are very non-aggressive and will usually just try and get out of your way. Males are aggressive to other bees, but can't sting you. Very fun bee to watch, so take the time to watch them! Without fear of being stung.
Is a wasp sting bad for a diabetic?
The disease of diabetes has nothing to do with bee allegies. Therefore, a diabetic is just as likely to have such an allergy as a non-diabetic is.
Is a bee a matter or a non matter?
A bee is definitely matter.
Is it possible for metals and non metals form non polar covalent bond?
No. The difference in electronegativity is too great.
How quickly does a bee die after stinging?
It depends on the degree of injury. If a bee manages to withdraw the sting -- and, yes, it can happen -- it won't die. If the sting becomes stuck, when the bee pulls away the sting, its muscles and the venom sac are pulled out of the abdomen. Damage will also probably be done to the digestive tract. The bee will die of its injuries, but this could take anything from an hour to a day.
What is a non-working male bee called?
A male bee irrespective of if it works or not is known as a Drone.
What is the difference of a non-stick spring form pan and an alluminum spring form pan?
The non-stick pan is most likely made with Teflon and is illegal to use in restaurants.
Is it possible for metals and non metals to form polar bond?
No. The difference in electronegativity is too great.
Why the is the word bee meaningless to a non-English speaker?
The word bee is useless because words are meaningful only because of the meanings given to them by their users. Therefore, the word bee might not mean the same thing to a non-English speaker.
Is it possible for metals and non metals to form non covalent bonds?
No. The difference in electronegativity is too great.
What letter is an animal?
Bee
Which non-working stingless bee mates with the queen?
a drone
