honeycomb
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A honeycomb is a structure made of hexagonal wax cells built by honeybees. These cells are used to store honey and raise young bees. The western honeybee (Apis mellifera) is a species of honeybee known for producing honey and beeswax, and for its crucial role in pollination.123
Honeybees collect nectar from flowers, which they process into honey by reducing its water content and converting sucrose into fructose and glucose. They also gather pollen for protein. Beeswax, secreted by worker bees, is molded into the characteristic honeycomb structure. This structure is vital for the colony's survival, serving as a food store and nursery. Honeybees maintain a stable temperature within the hive, clustering together for warmth in cold weather.24
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