Scientists Make Surprising Discovery: Bumblebees Also Take a Day Off Sometimes

Laminute.info

Factuality

Ownership

They are often seen in the gardens, buzzing from flower to flower. But behind their quiet appearance, the bumblebees hide a fearlessly effective organization. These pollinators essential to our ecosystems and to our agriculture are based on a unique pillar: their queen. And contrary to what we imagine, the queen also knows... how to stop. A study conducted by researchers at the University of California in Riverside and published in the newspaper…

scientias.nl

Factuality

Ownership

Building a colony is a lot of work. But that doesn't stop the queen bumblebee from taking a day off every now and then. And that's probably a good thing.. Anyone who takes a look at a bumblebee colony might get the impression that the queen has a fairly empty agenda. Her workers keep the nest […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .