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Honey bee larvae lack the sophisticated olfactory capabilities of adult honey bees.
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What
Honey bee larvae lack the sophisticated olfactory capabilities of adult honey bees.
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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:55:00 GMT · 3h 10m ago
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Why
Scientists point to this temporary loss-of-function as a side effect of the nurse bees’ brood care, calling it a consequence of social evolution.
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This finding provides insight into the developmental biology and social evolution of honey bees.
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