The comb structure of apis dorsata F. (hymenoptera: Apidae): 3-dimensional architecture and resource partitioning

• Main Authors: Ninat Buawangpong, Prakaimuk Saraithong, Kitiphong Khongphinitbunjong, Panuwan Chantawannakul, Michael Burgett
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Materials Science; Mathematics; Physics and Astronomy
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84936042310&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/53266
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2014, Chiang Mai University. All rights reserved. The architecture of the comb structure of the giant honeybee Apis dorsata was examined, including cell sizes, comb area, comb volume, and gravimetric capacity. Regardless of comb area, the partitioning of comb between brood rearing and food storage...