"How is bee honey produced?"
The worker bee is primarily responsible for the complex process of honey production. This task requires a large number of worker bees, as a single bee cannot produce honey without the assistance of other members of the hive. In general, worker bees gather around flowers and absorb their nectar, which is then stored in their second stomach, known as the honey stomach. Upon returning to the hive, the nectar is passed on to the chewing bee.
The chewing bee collects the nectar and chews on it for approximately 30 minutes. During the chewing process, enzymes work to convert the nectar into a substance that contains honey and water. After chewing, the worker bee distributes the resulting substance into honeycomb cells, where the water evaporates, reducing the moisture content in the honey. The flapping of the bee's wings accelerates the evaporation of water. Once honey production is complete, other bees in the hive seal the honeycomb cells tightly with beeswax to protect the product.
Bees produce and store their products, including honey, royal jelly, and propolis, for their own use. They can survive during winter and other periods when pollen is not available by consuming honey. When honey is harvested, beekeepers "steal" a portion of this reserve that the bees keep for emergencies. However, if harvesting is done in a reasonable manner, bees can produce an equivalent amount of honey to meet human needs, and their life cycle will continue without additional problems.
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