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There are several reasons why the bee's use the hexagon as their storage. # There is no lost space between hexagons. For example: squares can be placed on top of each other and on their sides, while if circles are stacked on their sides or on top of each other, there are parts between the circles that are not used. # Strong structure, one of the strongest known shapes is the circle, and the hexagon is the closest to the circle without lost space. # Large storage, like circles, they have more area covered then other shapes such as squares. I am sure there are more reasons why the hexagonal structure has advantages compared to others.
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What is the hexagonal part of a honey comb?
the cell
Why honey comb is hexagonal in shape?
Because regular hexagonal shapes are able to tessellate leaving no gaps or overlaps.
How much honey is in one comb of honey?
The amount of honey in one comb of honey can vary significantly depending on the size of the comb and the bee species. On average, a standard honeycomb can contain between 1 to 2 pounds (about 450 to 900 grams) of honey. However, larger or more developed combs may hold even more. The honey is stored in hexagonal wax cells that bees build as part of their hive structure.
What descriptive mathematical term is used to describe the six sided cells of a honey comb?
Hexagonal
Which part of the hexagonal honey comb does the bee deposit the honey?
The honeybee does not deposit honey. The bee deposits nectar collected from flowers, (regurgatated as liquid spit) into the comb. It sits on the bottom of the comb and the bees flutter their wings to evaporate the water out until it is the consistency of honey as we know it.
When liquid water freezes into ice it's molecules align to form?
Ice exist in a very great variety of crystals (hexagonal crystalline structure).
Why are honey bee hives created with hexagons?
The cells are laid out on the comb in a hexagonal pattern because this is the most economical use of the space, giving the greatest number of cells in a given area, using the least amount of wax. Also it is a strong structure: a comb can hold ten times its own weight of honey.
Does honey comb contain honey?
yep the honey comb is made out of wax the honey is in the honey comb
How do honey bees make honey combs?
Honey bees create honeycombs by secreting beeswax from glands on their abdomen. They then mold the beeswax into the hexagonal cells of the comb using their mouths and legs. The comb serves as a storage unit for honey, pollen, and eggs within the hive.
What is a comb frame in beekeeping?
A comb frame is a movable wooden frame inside a hive with a sheet of wax foundation attached inside the frame to encourage the bees to build comb where the beekeeper wants them to build it and not elsewhere.
How do you remove honey from a honey comb?
To remove honey from a honeycomb, you can cut the comb out of the beehive and then place it in a centrifuge, which spins the comb to extract the honey. Another method is to crush the comb and then strain it through a fine mesh to separate the honey from the wax.
Why is a honey bee honey comb a hexagon?
So the bees can store more honey in the nest/hive(I think...). - TSR
