Group Size Buffers against Energetic Stress in Honeybee Workers (<i>Apis mellifera</i>)

Individuals of the Western honeybee species, <i>Apis mellifera</i>, live in large groups of thousands of worker bees, a queen, and a few drones. Workers interact frequently with related individuals while performing various tasks. Although it is well understood why and under which conditi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: H. Michael G. Lattorff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Stresses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7140/3/2/29