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Honey bees are 'social' insects because they live in 'societies' or colonies of many thousands of individuals, where each member of the colony performs different tasks for the greater good of the colony as a whole. Honey bees would be unable to survive without the rest of the colony.
This is not true of all bees, some bumble bees live a less social life, living alone, or in very small groups.
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Bees are classified as social insects because they live in colonies where there is a division of labor among members, with different bees performing specialized tasks. They also communicate through complex systems of pheromones and dance movements to cooperate in tasks such as foraging for food, caring for the young, and defending the hive. This social structure allows bees to work together efficiently for the survival and success of the colony.
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What is the classification of bees?
Bees are classified as insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera, family Apidae, and superfamily Apoidea. They are known for their role in pollination and production of honey.
What are some examples of solitary insects?
Some examples of solitary insects include praying mantises, beetles, and certain species of bees such as digger bees and sweat bees. These insects typically live and forage alone rather than in social groups or colonies.
Can bees be pets?
No. Bees are wild creatures even if they are kept in a hive by a beekeeper. They are also social insects and live in a colony with lots of other bees.
Why honey bees are called social insects?
Because they live in colonies of around 50,000 bees. You have to be sociable when you have so many neighbours!
What are social insects?
Social insects are creatures that live in complex social groups, such as ants, bees, termites, and wasps. They exhibit cooperation, division of labor, communication, and often have a reproductive queen. These insects work together to build nests, gather food, care for young, and defend the colony.
Why are bees classified as?
Insects
What is the classification of bees?
Bees are classified as insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera, family Apidae, and superfamily Apoidea. They are known for their role in pollination and production of honey.
Responses of insects such as the social behavior of bees are controlled by what?
Pheremones.
Insects that live in colonies and have special jobs are called what?
These are social insects - such as ants, termites and bees.
A group of social insects?
You need to elaborate more with your question. A group of social insects are when they live together...An example are honey bees.
What insects is known as a social insect?
bees and ants are the most common
What are some social insects?
Social insects include ants, termites, bees, and wasps.A2 These insects form colonies in which individual members have allocated tasks of benefit to the colony.
Why are honeybees called social insects?
Honeybees are called social insects because all the bees in the community have to work together to be able to survive.
What insects give acid stings?
The only insects that can truly sting are bees, wasps and ants, and then just the social species (living together in colonies).
What are some examples of social insects?
Ants, Bees and Wasps. The Order Hymenoptera.
Can bees be pets?
No. Bees are wild creatures even if they are kept in a hive by a beekeeper. They are also social insects and live in a colony with lots of other bees.
Does a beetle take care of its young?
No, most insects do not care for their young. Only the social insects like ants and bees do.
