A honey bee colony can be viewed as a superorganism
A new study seeks to challenge the conventional view of a honey bee colony. By viewing colonies as superorganisms, the fundamental biology of the honey bee colony is redefined. These insights may have implications for modern beekeeping. According to the prevailing view, a honey bee colony consists of a very large number of individual organisms; specifically, a queen, 200-300 drones and tens of tho
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/honey-bee-colony-can-be-viewed-superorganism - 2026-10-06
