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defensive behavior of honey bees

Definition

Defensive behavior in honey bees refers to the suite of behavioral responses that worker bees exhibit to protect their colony’s nest, brood, and stored resources from perceived threats such as predators, intruders, or disturbances.

Reference

  1. Breed MD., Guzmán-Novoa E., Hunt GJ3. 2004 DEFENSIVE BEHAVIOR OF HONEY BEES: Organization, Genetics, and Comparisons with Other Bees. Annual Review of Entomology. Vol. 49, (Volume 49, 2004) pp. 271-298. doi: 10.1146/annurev.ento.49.061802.123155
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
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defensive behavior of honey bees

subclass of

honey bee behavior

has subclass

n/a
stinging

part of

defensive behaviour trait

realised in

defensive behavior of honey bees
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defensive behavior of honey bees

EUPH Code (UID)

[7433]

EUPH IRI

https://app.pollinatorhub.eu/vocabulary/classes/7433

Descriptor

n/a

Created

2024-11-04

Updated

2026-01-30
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Class

Author: Michael Rubinigg

Definition

Author: Michael Rubinigg

Translation

Authors: Michael Rubinigg, Michael Rubinigg

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defensive behavior of honey bees

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Michael Rubinigg
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German
Verteidigungsverhalten von Honigbienen

Phrase

Michael Rubinigg
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