Zoology 567 - Fall 2021 · “The State of BEE-ing Stressed:" A short 101 of how to spot stressed honey bees (Apis mellifera)

Title

“The State of BEE-ing Stressed:" A short 101 of how to spot stressed honey bees (Apis mellifera)

Source

ZOOL 567, Fall 2021

Rights

CC-BY

Contributor

Eucalyp
HitToon
Piktochart

Creator

Bonto, Kaye

Description

This infographic communicates the different environmental stressors that affect honey bee behaviour. It proposes the identification of stress behaviour in bees by observing modifications in the division of labour such as task-switching or quitting and behavioural responses such as stressed humming and aggression.

References

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Date

12/01/2021

“The State of BEE-ing Stressed:" A short 101 of how to spot stressed honey bees (Apis mellifera)

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