How Does a Bee Become a Queen Bee?
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A honey bee hive contains different types of bees, all with important roles to play. However, the most important – and longest living – bee is the queen bee, as she is the only sexually developed type of bee. This means she is responsible for laying eggs, which hatch into a new generation of bees.
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