wax gland
Definition
A wax gland is an exocrine gland complex consisting of epithelial cells, oenocytes and adipocytes. In honey bees they are located at the anterior part of the sternites 4, 5, 6 and 7 in the abdomen that discharges beeswax on two epithelial areas referred to as wax plates or wax mirrors.
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Reference
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Cassier P., Lensky Y. 1995 Ultrastructure of the wax gland complex and secretion of beeswax in the worker honey bee Apis mellifera L. Apidologie. Vol. 26, (1) pp. 17-26. doi: 10.1051/apido:19950103
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
Relationships
Properties
Label
wax gland
EUPH Code (UID)
[5443]
EUPH IRI
https://app.pollinatorhub.eu/vocabulary/classes/5443
Descriptor
n/a
Created
2023-12-27
Updated
2025-12-02
Contributors
Class
Author: Michael Rubinigg
Definition
Author: Michael Rubinigg
Translation
Authors: Michael Rubinigg
Class translations
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English
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wax gland
Noun, Singular |
Michael Rubinigg
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German
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Wachsdrüse
Noun, Feminine, Singular |
Michael Rubinigg
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