. Elementary zoology. Zoology. BRANCH ARTHROPOD A; CLASS INSECT A : THE INSECTS 213 specimens can be got of a bee raiser. Compare the external struc- ture of ants, bees, and wasps with that of other insects ; note the pronounced division of the body into three regions (head, thorax, abdomen) ; note the character of the mouth-parts having mandibles fitted for biting (ants and wasps) or moulding wax (honey-bees) and having the other parts adapted for taking both solid and liquid food ; note the sting (possessed by the females and workers only). Observe the behavior of bees in and about a hive ;

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. Elementary zoology. Zoology. BRANCH ARTHROPOD A; CLASS INSECT A : THE INSECTS 213 specimens can be got of a bee raiser. Compare the external struc- ture of ants, bees, and wasps with that of other insects ; note the pronounced division of the body into three regions (head, thorax, abdomen) ; note the character of the mouth-parts having mandibles fitted for biting (ants and wasps) or moulding wax (honey-bees) and having the other parts adapted for taking both solid and liquid food ; note the sting (possessed by the females and workers only). Observe the behavior of bees in and about a hive ; note the coming and going of workers for food. Observe bees collecting pollen at flowers ; observe them drinking nectar. Examine the honey-bee. 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 Kellogg, Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman), 1867-1937. New York : H. Holt and company

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