Social bees (Bombini, Apini, Meliponini).
Social bees (Bombini, Apini, Meliponini).
Author(s): KLEINERT, A. M. P.; RAMALHO, M.; CORTOPASSI-LAURINO, M.; RIBEIRO, M. de F.; IMPERATRIZ-FONSECA, V. L.
Summary: In this chapter, we will address the role of food in the organization of social bees colonies from foraging activity to its use on offspring feeding, emphasizing the characteristics of the two main resources collected and processed by them, pollen and honey.
Publication year: 2012
Types of publication: Book sections
Unit: Embrapa Semi-arid Region
Keywords: Abelha, Alimentação, Bees, Insects, Mel, Meliponini, Pólen, Recursos florais
Observation
Some of Embrapa's publications are published as ePub files. To read them, use or download one of the following free software options to your computer or mobile device. Android: Google Play Books; IOS: iBooks; Windows and Linux: Calibre.
Access other publications
Access the Agricultural Research Database (BDPA) to consult Embrapa's full library collection and records.
Visit Embrapa Bookstore to purchase books and other publications sold by Embrapa.