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Now we know where bee queens come from
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Now we know where bee queens come from

It's fascinating to learn that bee queens and workers start life in almost the same way but diverge significantly as they develop. New research from the University of California reveals that it's not just royal jelly that determines whether a larva becomes a queen; the structure and conditions of the queen cells play a crucial role too. These specialized cells are designed to create a warmer, more humid environment, which helps the queens mature faster. This discovery shows that bee colonies operate as integrated biological systems, capable of environmental engineering.
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