VEILED CELL Meaning and
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Veiled Cell refers to a term commonly used in the field of entomology, specifically in the study of bees and their social organization within a colony. In honeybee colonies, a veiled cell is a distinct cell structure found within the hive where certain stages of brood development occur.
A veiled cell is a specialized hexagonal chamber that is constructed by worker bees using beeswax. These cells are slightly larger than regular cells and are sealed with a distinct covering made of wax, hence the term "veiled cell." The sealed cover is translucent or opaque, giving the cell the appearance of being veiled or obscured.
The prime purpose of veiled cells is to accommodate the developing stages of female honey bees, known as worker bees. Once an egg is laid by the queen bee, it is placed within a veiled cell by the worker bees. The cell is then tightly sealed to protect the developing larva from external influences and potential predators.
Inside the veiled cell, the egg undergoes metamorphosis and develops into a larva. It is nurtured and fed by worker bees with a mixture of pollen and honey known as "bee bread." Once the larva completes its growth and development, it pupates inside the veiled cell, transforming into an adult worker bee. In due course, the adult bee emerges from the cell and joins other worker bees in the colony's various tasks and responsibilities.
Common Misspellings for VEILED CELL
- ceiled cell
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- feiled cell
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- veuled cell
- vejled cell
- vekled cell
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- veiked cell
- veiped cell
- veioed cell
- veilwd cell
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