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The energetics and thermoregulation of water collecting honeybees
Honeybees need water for different purposes, to maintain the osmotic homeostasis in adults as well as to dilute stored honey and prepare liquid food for the brood. Water is also used for cooling of the hive. Foraging in endothermic insects is energy-intensive and the question arises how much energy...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2018
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6182700/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30083885 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00359-018-1278-9 |