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Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Contents
Introducing the Bee
CHAPTER 1: Evolution & Development
The Evolution of Bees
Honey Hunting & Beekeeping
The Different Bee Groups
The Evolution & Development of the Honey Bee
Wild Bees Worldwide
CHAPTER 2: Anatomy & Biology
What Makes Bees Different?
Anatomy of a Honey Bee
Flight & Internal Anatomy
Bee Senses
Genetics
Genomics & Informatics
Hormones–the Endocrine System
Immunology
Pests & Diseases
Reproduction
The Bee’s Life Cycle
Pollination
CHAPTER 3: Society & Behavior
Sociality
Pathways to Eusociality
Reproductive Division of Labor
Swarming
Communication
Dance Communication
Olfaction
Navigation
Foraging Behavior
Crafting
Nesting
Circadian Rhythms
Thermoregulation
Changing Behavior Over Time: Temporal Polyethism
Defense & aggression
Parenting
Courtship
Sexual Reproduction
Mating Systems
CHAPTER 4: Bees & Humans
Ancient & Modern Knowledge
Scientific Research Today
An Economic Force
Spirituality
Islam, Judaism & Christianity
Patron Saints of Beekeeping
Political Symbolism
What if Bees Were to Disappear?
CHAPTER 5: Beekeeping
The Basics
Keeping Other Bees
Ancient Hive Designs
Langstroth Hives
Observation Hives
Data Tracking
Urban Beekeeping
Harvesting
“Natural” Beekeeping
Swarming
Integrated Management
Arthropod Pests
Bacterial, Fungal & Viral Infections
CHAPTER 6: A Directory of Bees
Solitary Bees
Bumble Bees
Stingless Bees
Honey Bees
CHAPTER 7: The Challenges Faced by Bees
An Introduction to Bee Losses
Weather & Climate
Habitat Loss
Changes in Agriculture
Modern Farming
Agrochemicals
Pests & Diseases
Other Threats to Bees
Fear of Bees
Pollinators, the Environment & Conservation
Research Initiatives to Help Bees
How We Can Help the Bees
Useful Resources
Bibliography
Index
Author Biographies
Acknowledgments
Copyright
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