Temporal model of fluid-feeding mechanisms in a long proboscid orchid bee compared to the short proboscid honey bee
Abstract
Bees (Apidae) are flower-visiting insects that possess highly efficient mouthparts for the ingestion of nectar and other sucrose fluids. Their mouthparts are composed of mandibles and a tube-like proboscis. The proboscis forms a food canal, which encompasses a protrusible and hairy tongue to load and imbibe nectar, representing a fluid-feeding technique with a low Reynolds number. The western honey bee, Apis mellifera ligustica, can rhythmically...
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Title
Temporal model of fluid-feeding mechanisms in a long proboscid orchid bee compared to the short proboscid honey bee
Published Date
Jan 1, 2020
Volume
484
Pages
110017 - 110017
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