Regulation of the microclimate in the hive

Authors

  • Piero Sagnibene

Abstract

Bees regulate the microclimate of the hive through a "social homeothermy": ventilation and water transport to avoid overheating and the formation of the glomere to maintain an optimal temperature in cold periods.

Published

2024-05-22

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021)

Section

Contributi

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