A drone (centre) begs worker bees for food. HHU researchers found that the associated complex interaction pattern is genetically specified. (Photo: HHU/Steffen Köhler) Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!
Male honeybees, also called drones, rely entirely on worker bees for food. A new study reveals that a single gene may control their begging behaviour. This discovery challenges long-held assumptions ...