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Author Wilson-Rich, Noah

Title Bee : a Natural History
Published Princeton University Press, 2014

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Contents Chapter 1. Evolution & development. The evolution of bees ; Honey hunting and beekeeping ; The different bee groups ; The evolution and development of the honey bee ; Wild bees worldwide -- chapter 2. Anatomy & biology. What makes bees different? ; Anatomy of a honey bee ; Flight and internal anatomy ; Bee senses ; Genetics ; Genomics and informatics ; Hormones -- the endocrine system ; Immunology ; Pests and diseases ; Reproduction ; The bee's life cycle ; Pollination -- chapter 3. Society & behavior. Sociality ; Pathways to eusociality ; Reproductive division of labor ; Swarming ; Communication ; Dance communication ; Olfaction ; Navigation ; Foraging behavior ; Crafting ; Nesting ; Circadian rhythms ; Thermoregulation ; Changing behavior over time : temporal polyethism ; Defense and aggression ; Parenting ; Courtship ; Sexual reproduction ; Mating systems -- chapter 4. Bees & humans. Ancient and modern knowledge ; Scientific research today ; An economic force ; Spirituality ; Islam, Judaism and Christianity ; Patron saints of beekeeping ; Political symbolism ; What if bees were to disappear? -- chapter 5. Beekeeping. The basics ; Keeping other bees ; Ancient hive designs ; Langstroth hives ; Observation hives ; Data tracking ; Urban beekeeping ; Harvesting ; "Natural" beekeeping ; Swarming ; Integrated management ; Arthropod pests ; Bacterial, fungal and viral infections -- chapter 6. A directory of bees. Solitary bees ; Bumble bees ; Stingless bees ; Honey bees -- chapter 7. The challenges faced by bees. An introduction to bee losses ; Weather and climate ; Habitat loss ; Changes in agriculture ; Modern farming ; Agrochemicals ; Pests and diseases ; Other threats to bees ; Fear of bees ; Pollinators, the environment and conservation ; Research initiatives to help bees ; How we can help the bees
Summary This book provides a window into the vitally important role that bees play in the life of our planet, covering bee evolution, ecology, genetics, and physiology. Along with a directory of notable bee species, it also features a section on beekeeping and guides to the identification, prevention, and treatment of honey bee diseases, and presents a holistic approach to bee health, including organic and integrated pest management techniques
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Bees.
Bees -- History
Bees
Apoidea (superfamily)
NATURE -- Insects & Spiders.
NATURE -- Animals -- Insects & Spiders.
Bees
Biene
Imkerei
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 132206332X
9781322063324
0691161356
9780691161358
9781400852192
1400852196