Resin Use by Stingless Bees: A Review
Stingless bees (Meliponini) are highly social bees that are native to tropical and sub-tropical ecosystems. Resin use is vital to many aspects of stingless bee colony function. Stingless bees use resin to build essential nest structures, repel predators, and kill would-be invaders. Furthermore, resi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/8/719 |