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Can all species of bees die after stinging?
- Yes
- No
- Not all the time
- Only the female bees die
Only eight out of almost 21,000 bee species in the world die when they sting.
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What is a stinger?
- A tube for laying eggs modified to be a stinger
- A hardened cuticle
- Keratin
- Strong cartilaginous material
A stinger, at least in most bees, wasps and ants, is actually a tube for laying eggs (ovipositor) that has also been adapted for violent defence.
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What other defence mechanisms do bees use to protect their honey and nests?
- Spraying venom
- Making honey
- Flying in a swarm
- Biting
Stingless bees can still defend their nests, when offended, by biting.
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