bee space

Definition

A free space of approximately 8 mm ± 1,5 mm (different distances have been reported) within a beehive, especially between combs, which is left open by the worker bees and must therefore be taken into account in the construction of beehives.

Reference

  1. Skinner J. 2019 What is “Bee Space” and why is this important to beekeeping?. Bee Health. [2025-2-14] bee-health.extension.org
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
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Label

bee space

EUPH Code (UID)

[8029]

EUPH IRI

https://app.pollinatorhub.eu/vocabulary/classes/8029

Descriptor

n/a

This class is part of the ontology

Created

2025-02-14

Updated

2026-04-25
Contributors

Class

Author: Michael Rubinigg

Definition

Author: Michael Rubinigg

Translation

Authors: Michael Rubinigg

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Danish

bivej

Noun, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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Dutch; Flemish

bijenruimte

Noun, Feminine, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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1
English

bee space

Compound noun, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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1
French

espacement

Noun, Masculine, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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1
German

Wabenabstand

Noun, Masculine, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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1
Italian

spazio d'ape

Compound noun, Masculine, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
Approved
1
Norwegian

bivei

Noun, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
Approved
1
Portuguese

espaço de abelha

Compound noun, Masculine, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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1
Portuguese

espaço para abelha

Compound noun, Masculine, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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1
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan

spațiu pentru albine

Compound noun, Neuter, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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1
Spanish; Castilian

espacio de abejas

Compound noun, Masculine, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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1
Swedish

bigång

Noun, Singular

Michael Rubinigg
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1