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This discussion forum covers pollen, honeybee anatomy & biology.
 #238  by DianeBees
 10 Aug 2018, 17:43
http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/47264/

An understanding of the anatomy and functions of internal and external structures is fundamental to many studies on the honey bee Apis mellifera. Similarly, proficiency in dissection techniques is vital for many more complex procedures. In this paper, which is a prelude to the other papers of the COLOSS BEEBOOK, we outline basic honey bee anatomy and basic dissection techniques.