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	{{Short description\|A natural structure created by honey bees}}		{{Short description\|A natural structure created by honey bees}}
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	~~==Honeycomb==~~
	[[File:Honeycomb.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A section of natural honeycomb.]]		[[File:Honeycomb.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A section of natural honeycomb.]]
	A '''honeycomb''' is a mass of hexagonal [[wax]] cells built by [[honey bees]] in their nests to contain their [[larvae]] and stores of [[honey]] and [[pollen]]. The structure of the honeycomb is a marvel of [[natural engineering]], optimized for strength and efficiency.		A '''honeycomb''' is a mass of hexagonal [[wax]] cells built by [[honey bees]] in their nests to contain their [[larvae]] and stores of [[honey]] and [[pollen]]. The structure of the honeycomb is a marvel of [[natural engineering]], optimized for strength and efficiency.

	==Structure and Composition==		==Structure and Composition==
	~~[[File:Honeycomb_structure.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Close-up of honeycomb structure.]]~~
	The honeycomb is composed of [[beeswax]], a natural wax produced by honey bees. The hexagonal shape of the cells is the most efficient shape for minimizing the amount of wax needed while maximizing the storage space. This geometric efficiency is a result of the hexagon's ability to tessellate, or fit together without gaps, and its structural strength.		The honeycomb is composed of [[beeswax]], a natural wax produced by honey bees. The hexagonal shape of the cells is the most efficient shape for minimizing the amount of wax needed while maximizing the storage space. This geometric efficiency is a result of the hexagon's ability to tessellate, or fit together without gaps, and its structural strength.

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	~~'''Honeycomb''' is a~~ structure ~~of hexagonal cells made~~ by bees to store honey and pollen. Bees also use the honeycomb as a nursery for their larvae. The structure of a honeycomb, which is made of beeswax, is a marvel of nature due to its intricate design and functionality.		{{Short description\|A natural structure created by honey bees}}
			{{For\|other uses\|Honeycomb (disambiguation)}}

	==~~Structure and Function~~==		==Honeycomb==
			[[File:Honeycomb.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A section of natural honeycomb.]]
			A '''honeycomb''' is a mass of hexagonal [[wax]] cells built by [[honey bees]] in their nests to contain their [[larvae]] and stores of [[honey]] and [[pollen]]. The structure of the honeycomb is a marvel of [[natural engineering]], optimized for strength and efficiency.

	~~The~~ [[honeycomb]] is ~~made up~~ of ~~hexagonal cells that are used~~ by bees ~~for various purposes~~. The cells ~~are used to store [[honey]] and [[pollen]], which are~~ the ~~primary food sources~~ for the ~~bees~~. ~~The cells are also used as~~ a ~~nursery where~~ the ~~queen bee lays her eggs~~ and ~~the larvae develop into adult bees~~.		==Structure and Composition==
			[[File:Honeycomb_structure.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Close-up of honeycomb structure.]]
			The honeycomb is composed of [[beeswax]], a natural wax produced by honey bees. The hexagonal shape of the cells is the most efficient shape for minimizing the amount of wax needed while maximizing the storage space. This geometric efficiency is a result of the hexagon's ability to tessellate, or fit together without gaps, and its structural strength.

	The ~~hexagonal shape of the cells in the honeycomb~~ is ~~not a random choice~~ by the bees. ~~This~~ shape ~~allows for~~ the ~~most efficient use of space and building materials. The walls of~~ the cells ~~meet at an angle~~ of ~~120 degrees, which is~~ the ~~angle that produces the maximum amount of space with the least amount of building material~~.		===Beeswax===
			Beeswax is secreted by worker bees from special glands on their abdomens. The wax is initially clear and colorless, but it becomes opaque after being chewed and manipulated by the bees. The bees use their bodies to shape the wax into the precise hexagonal cells of the honeycomb.

	==~~Construction~~==		==Function==
			The honeycomb serves several critical functions within the bee colony:

	~~The construction of a honeycomb begins when worker bees secrete wax from glands on their abdomen. The bees then use their mandibles~~ to ~~shape~~ the ~~wax into~~ the ~~hexagonal~~ cells. The ~~construction of~~ the honeycomb is a ~~communal effort, with many~~ bees ~~working~~ together to ~~build~~ the ~~structure~~.		* '''Storage''': Honeycomb cells are used to store [[honey]], which is the primary food source for the colony, especially during the winter months. The cells are also used to store [[pollen]], which provides essential proteins and nutrients.
			* '''Brood Rearing''': The queen bee lays her eggs in the honeycomb cells. These cells provide a safe environment for the developing larvae and pupae.
			* '''Temperature Regulation''': The honeycomb helps regulate the temperature within the hive. The bees can cluster together on the comb to generate heat or fan their wings to cool the hive.

	The ~~bees will continue to build the~~ honeycomb ~~as long as there~~ is a ~~need for more storage space or nursery space~~. ~~When~~ the ~~honeycomb~~ is ~~full of honey~~, ~~the~~ bees ~~will seal the cells with a layer of wax~~ to ~~preserve~~ the ~~honey for later use~~.		==Construction==
			The construction of a honeycomb is a collaborative effort by the worker bees. They begin by forming a cluster and secreting wax. The bees then chew the wax to soften it and use their bodies to mold it into the hexagonal cells. The process is highly organized, with bees working in teams to ensure the comb is built efficiently and correctly.

	==~~In Human Culture~~==		==Applications==
			Honeycomb has inspired human engineering and design due to its strength and efficiency. It is used in various applications, including:

	Honeycomb ~~has been~~ used ~~by humans~~ for ~~thousands of years~~. ~~The honey stored in the honeycomb~~ is ~~harvested and~~ used ~~as a sweetener in food and beverages~~. ~~The wax from the honeycomb is also harvested and~~ used in ~~a variety of products, including candles, cosmetics,~~ and ~~medicinal ointments~~.		* '''Aerospace''': Honeycomb structures are used in aircraft and spacecraft for lightweight strength.
			* '''Packaging''': Honeycomb cardboard is used for protective packaging.
			* '''Architecture''': Honeycomb designs are used in building materials for their aesthetic and structural properties.

	~~In addition to its practical uses, the honeycomb is also a symbol in many cultures. The hexagonal pattern of the honeycomb is often used as a symbol of harmony and efficiency.~~		==Related pages==
			* [[Beehive]]
	==~~See Also~~==		* [[Honey bee]]
	* [[~~Beekeeping~~]]		* [[Beeswax]]
			* [[Pollen]]
	* [[Honey]]		* [[Honey]]
	* [[Beeswax]]

	[[Category:Beekeeping]]		[[Category:Beekeeping]]
	[[Category:~~Insects~~]]		[[Category:Natural materials]]
	~~[[Category:Nature]]~~

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	~~File:Honeycombs_for_Sale_-_Saraeyn_-_Iranian_Azerbaijan_-_Iran_(7421128352).jpg\|Honeycomb~~
	~~File:Honeycomb_cell_3d_rot.svg\|Honeycomb~~
	~~File:Honeycomb_3d_rot.svg\|Honeycomb~~
	~~File:Honeycomb-Process.png\|Honeycomb~~
	~~File:BDHoneycomb.JPG\|Honeycomb~~
	~~File:Apis_florea_nest_closeup2.jpg\|Honeycomb~~
	~~File:Honey_comb.jpg\|Honeycomb~~
	~~File:Bienenwabe_Ausbau_der_Mittelwand_79a.jpg\|Honeycomb~~
	~~File:TransitionalHoney.jpg\|Honeycomb~~
	~~File:Western_Honey_Bees_and_Honeycomb.JPG\|Honeycomb~~
	~~File:Machine-made_honeycombs.jpg\|Honeycomb~~
	~~File:Coat_of_Arms_of_Viļāni.svg\|Honeycomb~~
	~~</gallery>~~

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			File:Honeycomb_3d_rot.svg\|Honeycomb
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			File:Apis_florea_nest_closeup2.jpg\|Honeycomb
			File:Honey_comb.jpg\|Honeycomb
			File:Bienenwabe_Ausbau_der_Mittelwand_79a.jpg\|Honeycomb
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			File:Western_Honey_Bees_and_Honeycomb.JPG\|Honeycomb
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			File:Coat_of_Arms_of_Viļāni.svg\|Honeycomb
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'''Honeycomb''' is a structure of hexagonal cells made by bees to store honey and pollen. Bees also use the honeycomb as a nursery for their larvae. The structure of a honeycomb, which is made of beeswax, is a marvel of nature due to its intricate design and functionality.

==Structure and Function==

The [[honeycomb]] is made up of hexagonal cells that are used by bees for various purposes. The cells are used to store [[honey]] and [[pollen]], which are the primary food sources for the bees. The cells are also used as a nursery where the queen bee lays her eggs and the larvae develop into adult bees.

The hexagonal shape of the cells in the honeycomb is not a random choice by the bees. This shape allows for the most efficient use of space and building materials. The walls of the cells meet at an angle of 120 degrees, which is the angle that produces the maximum amount of space with the least amount of building material.

==Construction==

The construction of a honeycomb begins when worker bees secrete wax from glands on their abdomen. The bees then use their mandibles to shape the wax into the hexagonal cells. The construction of the honeycomb is a communal effort, with many bees working together to build the structure.

The bees will continue to build the honeycomb as long as there is a need for more storage space or nursery space. When the honeycomb is full of honey, the bees will seal the cells with a layer of wax to preserve the honey for later use.

==In Human Culture==

Honeycomb has been used by humans for thousands of years. The honey stored in the honeycomb is harvested and used as a sweetener in food and beverages. The wax from the honeycomb is also harvested and used in a variety of products, including candles, cosmetics, and medicinal ointments.

In addition to its practical uses, the honeycomb is also a symbol in many cultures. The hexagonal pattern of the honeycomb is often used as a symbol of harmony and efficiency.

==See Also==
* [[Beekeeping]]
* [[Honey]]
* [[Beeswax]]

[[Category:Beekeeping]]
[[Category:Insects]]
[[Category:Nature]]

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			File:Honeycombs_for_Sale_-_Saraeyn_-_Iranian_Azerbaijan_-_Iran_(7421128352).jpg\|Honeycomb
			File:Honeycomb_cell_3d_rot.svg\|Honeycomb
			File:Honeycomb_3d_rot.svg\|Honeycomb
			File:Honeycomb-Process.png\|Honeycomb
			File:BDHoneycomb.JPG\|Honeycomb
			File:Apis_florea_nest_closeup2.jpg\|Honeycomb
			File:Honey_comb.jpg\|Honeycomb
			File:Bienenwabe_Ausbau_der_Mittelwand_79a.jpg\|Honeycomb
			File:TransitionalHoney.jpg\|Honeycomb
			File:Western_Honey_Bees_and_Honeycomb.JPG\|Honeycomb
			File:Machine-made_honeycombs.jpg\|Honeycomb
			File:Coat_of_Arms_of_Viļāni.svg\|Honeycomb
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