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The hexagon is a natural consequence of close packed circles. Try it yourself. Take a compass and start drawing circles and try to get them as close together as possible then with an eraser start 'hollowing' out the extra thick parts of the corners. You should end up with hexagons.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf they were to make them round, there'd be small gaps beween each cell. If they were to make them square, they wouldn't fit the body shape of the grubs very well. A hexagon is almost round, and can be stacked together with other hexagons w/o causing any gaps. The best use of the available space simply.
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∙ 15y agoThis shape and layout gives the largest number of cells in a given space using the least amount of wax.
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∙ 15y agoThe tessellated hexagonal layout of the comb gives the highest number of cells in a given area, using the least amount of wax.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they tessellate (fit together with no gaps). Squares would be weaker and triangles would albeit stronger leave too sharp corners.
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∙ 13y agobacause its a great place to pput eggs
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What shape do bees like?
Honeycombs are made up of hexagons, so I would say a hexagon.
Do honey bees make hives in the ground?
honey bees only make hives in trees and I see bees in the eves of the roof. honey bees only make hives in trees and I see bees in the eves of the roof.
Why do bees make honey in hot countries?
Bees make honey in ALL countries.
What do humble bees do?
Humble bees make honey and wax.
What sound do honey bees make?
they make the same sound as normal bees just lower
Does a hexagon tesselate?
Yes they do. In fact the honeycomb that bees make is a natural tessellation of the hexagon.
Why are honey combs hexagon shaped?
this make it easier for the honey to remain in the honeycomb and the bees find it easier to make honey
What are some uses for a hexagon?
Bees use it to store honey.
What are the origins of the hexagon?
The origin of the hexagon - lies in nature ! Bees & wasps were around long before humans were, and have always used hexagons in the construction of their nests.
What different shapes can you make out of a hexagon one of its diagonal?
you can make a hexagon
What is the symbolism meaning of the hexagon?
The hexagon is one of the geometric shapes that occurs in nature. Found in the formation of honeycomb it is associated with bees and their co-operative, hard-working natures.
What other polygon to make the hexagon?
6 polygon triangles make a hexagon
What shape does 6 triangles make?
pentagon i think?
What shape do bees like?
Honeycombs are made up of hexagons, so I would say a hexagon.
Can a triangle and a trapezoid make a hexagon?
How can a you make a hexagon using a trapozid and 2 triangles
Are bee hives made in a hexagonal design?
Not usually. However the comb cells built by the bees is hexagon shaped.
What two shapes make up a hexagon?
Two trapezoids can make up a hexagon.
