Social Insects: The Honey Bee

Series: Biology Series

Duration: 24

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1960

Creator: ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA EDUC. (FILM

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Pictures the various adaptations and contributions of the worker, the queen, and the drone to the social life of the colony in a hive. The dance of the scout bee and how the hive population is controlled are shown. In conclusion, some comparisons are made between the honeybees' society and human society., Offers a detailed view of many aspects of the honeybee's life, including the dance of the scout bee which directs other workers to food sources and "population control" by expulsion of the drones at the end of summer. From the EBF Biology series. Alfred Emerson.

Complete Record: Pictures the various adaptations and contributions of the worker, the queen, and the drone to the social life of the colony in a hive. The dance of the scout bee and how the hive population is controlled are shown. In conclusion, some comparisons are made between the honeybees' society and human society., Pictures the various adaptations and contributions of the worker, the queen, and the drone to the social life of the colony in a hive. The dance of the scout bee and how the hive population is controlled are shown. In conclusion some comparisons are made between the honeybees' society and human society., , Shows how social insects live in colonies and divide into castes. Illustrates the particular adaptation of the various castes to reproduction, population control and food gathering. Shows metamorphosis of a honeybee from egg to adult., Offers a detailed view of many aspects of the honeybee's life, including the dance of the scout bee which directs other workers to food sources and "population control" by expulsion of the drones at the end of summer. From the EBF Biology series. Alfred Emerson.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)