. The bee-keeper's guide : or, Manual of the apiary. Bees. Tiv of Foot of Bee.—Original. A Pulvilli in use. B Claws in use. Claws. Hairs. Pulvilli. Last joint of Tarsus. End of Middle Leg of Worker-Bee.—Original. organs, and as organs of smell, two senses of marvelous devel- opment in the bee. It is as imperative that the bee keeps its antennae dust-free as that the microscopist keeps his glasses immaculate. A delicate brush (Figs. 66 and 67) on the end of the tibia opposite the spur and also the brush of rather spinous hairs on the tarsus (Fig. 66) are of use to brush the
. The bee-keeper's guide : or, Manual of the apiary. Bees. Tiv of Foot of Bee.—Original. A Pulvilli in use. B Claws in use. Claws. Hairs. Pulvilli. Last joint of Tarsus. End of Middle Leg of Worker-Bee.—Original. organs, and as organs of smell, two senses of marvelous devel- opment in the bee. It is as imperative that the bee keeps its antennae dust-free as that the microscopist keeps his glasses immaculate. A delicate brush (Figs. 66 and 67) on the end of the tibia opposite the spur and also the brush of rather spinous hairs on the tarsus (Fig. 66) are of use to brush the hairs, eyes and face, as may be seen by careful observation. The claws and pulvilli—the delicate gland between the claws—are well marked on all the feet of bees. The claws (Fig. 67, cl) are toothed, and are very useful in walking up wooden or other rough surfaces (Fig. 68, B), as they are used just as a squirrel uses its claws in climbing a tree. These. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Cook, Albert John, 1842-1916. Chicago : York
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