ENVS 2210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Concurrent Versions System, Royal Jelly, Propolis

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Environmental Sciences
• Course: ENVS 2210
• Professor: Ernesto Guzman

Document Summary

Part of the information can be obtained from the text book, as well as from lectures. Hydrocarbon secretion of worker bees" abdominal glands. Wax is molded by the bees" mouthparts into six-sided comb cells. Bees use beeswax to cap honey-filled and pupal cells. It is lighter than water (density = 0. 95) with a low melting point of 62 c. Obtained by melting cappings (from honey extraction) in a mold. Wax layer flats to the top and can be easily removed. Pollen is collected with traps placed at the bottom of hives. Should be trapped for only a portion of the time during the season because bees need large amounts of pollen for proper nutrition and development of the colony. Uses of pollen; for human consumption to treat disorders, sterility, ect. A source of protein for the bee diet b/c nectar offers little nourishment other than carbs. Sticky, resinous gum gathered by bees from trees and shrubs.