honey bees – Providence Pollinator Lab

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August 14, 2020May 10, 2021honey bees science communication

Honey bees can’t practice social distancing, so they stay healthy in close quarters by working together

Like humans, honey bees are extremely social and are susceptible to disease. Check out our piece in The Conversation about how they work together to fight disease, much like we must to fight COVID-19. Read here.