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There are over 20,000 species of bees in the world. At least 4,000 bee species can be found in North America. Bees are very There are over 20,000 species of bees in the world. At least 4,000 bee species can be found in North America. Bees are very
important to humans and the eco-system. About 1/3 of the food we eat is dependent on pollination by bees. important to humans and the eco-system. About 1/3 of the food we eat is dependent on pollination by bees.
Social bees live in colonies. Social means they live and work together as a group. These colonies of bees have a queen. They Social bees live in colonies. Social means they live and work together as a group. These colonies of bees have a queen. They
have many worker bees with various jobs. have many worker bees with various jobs.
Honey bees are social bees that collect pollen and nectar, which is a sugary liquid that Honey bees find in flowers and can us Honey bees are social bees that collect pollen and nectar, which is a sugary liquid that Honey bees find in flowers and can use e
to make honey. They live in beehives. Their bodies are slender, brownish-gold and black, and have fuzz on their body. to make honey. They live in beehives. Their bodies are slender, brownish-gold and black, and have fuzz on their body.
Like the honey bees, bumble bees are also social and live in a nest, or a brush or leaf pile, in or on the ground (not in a tree, Like the honey bees, bumble bees are also social and live in a nest, or a brush or leaf pile, in or on the ground (not in a tree,
like a bird). Similarly, they also make honey but not as much as the Honey bees. They are big, yellow, white, red, or orange like a bird). Similarly, they also make honey but not as much as the Honey bees. They are big, yellow, white, red, or orange
and black, round, and are also hairy. Both the Honey bee and Bumble bee collect pollen in pollen baskets, or corbiculae, on and black, round, and are also hairy. Both the Honey bee and Bumble bee collect pollen in pollen baskets, or corbiculae, on
their hind legs. their hind legs.
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