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Research: Honey Bee Smell Evolves from Larva to Adult
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A new study reveals that honey bee larvae lack the sophisticated olfactory senses of adults, a trait researchers attribute to the intensive care provided by nurse bees. This evolutionary trade-off allows larvae to focus on growth while relying entirely on their colony for survival.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Honey bee larvae lack the sophisticated olfactory capabilities of adult honey bees, a new study finds. Scientists point to this temporary loss-of-function as a side effect of the nurse bees' heroic level of brood care, calling it a consequence of social evolution.
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