Social Interactions and Pheromones

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How do older bees affect younger ones?

Older bees inhibit the behavioral development of younger bees through social interactions and pheromones.

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What is the effect of queen mandibular pheromone (QMP)?

It suppresses juvenile hormone and delays the onset of foraging.

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Do workers also produce inhibitory pheromones?

Yes, worker mandibular glands contain similar compounds to the queen’s and require direct contact to influence younger bees.

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What did experiments show about colony age structure and development rate?

Colonies with fewer older bees develop faster, while colonies with many older bees develop more slowly.